Can a 10 year old watch a 12?

Films classified 12A and video works classified 12 contain material that is not generally suitable for children aged under 12. No one younger than 12 may see a 12A film in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult.

Can I take my 11 year old to a 15 film?

(15) 15 No-one younger than 15 may see a '15' film in a cinema. (18) 18 No-one younger than 18 may see an '18' film in a cinema.

Can a 12 year old see a 15 rated film?

No one younger than 15 can go and see a 15 rated film in the cinema. No one younger than 15 may rent or buy a 15 rated video, DVD or download.

Do cinemas check age?

Our staff are legally required to ask for proof that you are old enough to watch an age restricted film if they have any doubt. In order to prove your age we require official I.D. that includes a photo and date of birth such as a passport or driver's license. (We accept photocopies of passports.

When did 12A rating start?

What is the history of 12A? 12A is the newest certificate. It was launched in 2002. Issues in 12A films tend to be moderate, though there can be some strong content (for example occasional swearing).

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Is PG-13 the same as 12A?

International standards vary and the PG-13 and 12A standards are not identical. So sometimes further cuts are required.

What is the 12A rule?

The 12A rating is only used for films shown in cinemas. Films rated 12A are suitable for children aged 12 and over. However, people younger than 12 may see a 12A so long as they are accompanied by an adult. In such circumstances, responsibility for allowing a child under 12 to view lies with the accompanying adult.

Can a 10 year old go to the movie theater?

Ideally, children aged 3 years & above need a separate ticket to attend a movie. You may refer to the cinema 'terms and conditions' for more details.

Can a 16 year old take a 8 year old to a 12 movie?

No. However, the BBFC considers the content of 12A rated films to be suitable for children aged 12 and over, and we would not recommend taking very young children to see them. Works classified at these categories may upset children under 12 or contain material which many parents will find unsuitable for them.

Do you need ID for 12A?

To get into a 12A or 15 rated movie at Vue you are required to take photo ID. The only photo ID that 12-15 year olds are likely to have is a passport not a driving licence as noted on Vue website.

What is rated U?

What does U mean? The U symbol stands for Universal. A U film should be suitable for audiences aged four years and over. However, it is impossible to predict what might upset a particular child, especially at this lower end of the category range.

What age is R-rated?

R: RESTRICTED. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Can I take a 5 year old to a 15 film?

To help them decide, we recommend that they check the Ratings info for that film in advance. No one younger than 15 may see a 15 film in a cinema.

What age is M rated for?

Mature (M)

M-rated films and computer games are not recommended for children under the age of 15. They include portrayals of elements such as violence and themes that require a mature outlook. However, children under the age of 15 may legally access this material as the classification rating is an advisory category.

Can you take a 8 year old to a PG-13 movie?

Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers. While The Motion Picture Association of America recommends that children under 13 do not see PG-13 movies, there is no magical age.

What is R-rated movie?

Restricted: R - Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Can a 12 year old go to a 14A movie?

14A – 14 Accompaniment – Persons under 14 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

Can a 14 year old take a 10 year old to a PG-13 movie?

PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. This signifies that the film rated may be inappropriate for pre-teens. Parents should be especially careful about letting their younger children attend.

Is Avatar ok for a 7 year old?

Avatar has a run time of 2 hours and 41 minutes, so most kids will not want to sit through the film. In Avatar you can expect to see intense violent scenes, some sensuality, smoking and alcohol use, and profanity used by some of the characters. To sum it up, Avatar is not kid-friendly for kids under 10 years old.

Can a 2.5 year old go to the movies?

If you want to take him along, though, because you really, truly think your child will enjoy the movie, by all means, take him! (The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no screen time for kids under age two, but occasional exceptions are okay.) Plan wisely, though.

Can a 3 year old watch a movie?

Toddlers 18 months to 24 months old can start to enjoy some screen time with a parent or caregiver. Children this age can learn when an adult is there to reinforce lessons. By ages 2 and 3, it's OK for kids to watch up to 1 hour a day of high-quality educational programming.

Can 11 years old go to cinema?

Kids below 12 can now enter the cinemas accompanied by fully vaccinated parents.

How many F words are allowed in a 12A?

Strong language ('f**k') is allowed infrequently at 12A/12, though the BBFC is more lenient on the definition of 'infrequent' than the MPA is; for example, the film About Time was permitted with five uses of the F-word to receive a 12A/12 rating for 'infrequent strong language, moderate sex references'.

What age is Avatar 2?

Personally, I think the film is fine for tweens and up, so some reviews that I read online say, that the film should be for 16 year olds or even adults, but this is just confusing to me. The violence isn't very INTENSE, but the film does deserve it's PG-13 rating.

What was the first 12 rated film?

Tim Burton's Batman becomes the first 12 rated film in the cinema. Children under 12 cannot view this in the cinema. This category is only available for theatrical releases.