Can a 13 year old watch a rated movie?

Children under 17 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian over the age of 21 for R-rated movies. I.D. is required for proof of age. Children under 6 years of age are not permitted into R-rated features at all.

Can a 13 year old watch a non rated movie?

There are no laws. Films don't HAVE to be rated by the MPAA at all.

Can a 13 year old watch 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.

Can a 13 year old watch 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.

Is it illegal for a 12 year old to watch a PG-13 movie?

The PG-13 rating is a recommendation to parents that a film may contain material too mature for kids under 13. It is not a prohibition that prevents theaters from admitting kids under 13. (Contrast it with R, where theaters are supposed to keep kids under 18 out unless they're accompanied by a parent or guardian.)

Are Rated-R Movies Really That Terrible For Kids?

Can a child under 13 see a PG-13 movie with a parent?

Parental Strongly Cautioned: PG-13 - Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may not be appropriate for pre-teenagers.

What age is PG-13 for?

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned, Some Material May Be Inappropriate for Children Under 13. This rating is a stronger caution for parents that content included may not be appropriate for children under 13 (pre-teen ages). This may include stronger language, extended violence or sexual situations and drug-use.

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.

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 a 13 year old go to a 15 movie with a parent?

Responsibility for allowing under-12s to view lies with the accompanying or supervising adult. (15) 15 No-one younger than 15 may see a '15' film in a cinema.

How old is R-rated?

R: Restricted - Under 17 requires accompanying parent or guardian.

Is Rated R good or bad?

The R rating means that children under 17 years are not admitted to the theater without a parent. Movies may get an R rating for different reasons. This rating is given for nudity, profanity, or violence. Nudity, depending on the context, may be harmless.

Can a 13 year old go to the cinema alone?

Children under 8 years old cannot attend a screening unaccompanied (regardless of film certification). They should be accompanied by an adult aged 18 years or older. Children under 12 cannot attend a screening unaccompanied after 7pm (regardless of film certification).

Can a 13 year old watch everything everywhere all at once?

The film contains scenes where sex paraphernalia are used in non-sexual contexts for humorous effect. While this makes the film unsuitable for young children, the material is unlikely to be harmful to teenagers as the sexual meaning is akin to "toilet humour".

What are the rules for PG-13?

A PG-13 motion picture may go beyond the PG rating in theme, violence, nudity, sensuality, language, adult activities or other elements, but does not reach the restricted R category.

What does a K+ rating mean?

K+: Some content may not be suitable for young children, usually those below nine years of age. There may be minor violence without serious injury, mild suggestive material, or minor coarse language that is justified by context.

Is pg 13 the same as M?

Mature (M) - Not recommended for children under 15.

The content is moderate in impact. Equivalent to PG-13 for movies, T for video games, and low TV-14 for television.

Is rated M 17+ or 18+?

Titles rated M (Mature) have content that may be suitable for persons ages 17 and older. Titles in this category may contain intense violence, blood and gore, sexual content, and/or strong language.

Are cinemas strict on age 12?

The 12A rating only applies to films shown in cinemas. This means a child under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a grown-up.

Do movie theaters care about age?

In some theaters, they may request your ID for age verification, but most theaters won't care as long as you have a valid paid ticket to the R-rated film.

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.

Are 7 year olds allowed in PG-13?

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.

Is PG-13 the same as 12?

Broadly speaking, current British classifications are similar to US ones - G equals U, PG equals PG, PG-13 equals 12A (barring a one-year age difference) and NC-17 equals 18 (though the British version doesn't have the cultural problems discussed above).

What is PG-13 short for?

parental guidance under 13. (used to show that some scenes in a movie may not be suitable for children under the age of 13) The movie is rated PG-13.

Can I take my 10 year old to see a PG-13 movie?

Anyone can go see a PG-13 movie. For R if you're under 17 you must be with an adult, PG-13 has no restrictions.