Why is 18+ rated?

General / Age rating issues at 18

18 rated films, videos and downloads can contain very strong material which is only suitable for adults. This can include very strong language, horror, and violence. More information about 18 rated films is available for parents on our public website.

What is 18 plus or R?

Restricted (R 18+)

R 18+ material is restricted to adults as it contains content that is considered high in impact for viewers. This includes content that may be offensive to sections of the adult community.

Can 13 year olds watch 18 movies?

No one younger than 18 may see an 18 film in a cinema.

Is R-rated the same as 18?

Rated G: Suggested for general audiences. Rated M: Suggested for mature audiences - Parental discretion advised. Rated R: Restricted – Persons under 16 not admitted, unless accompanied by parent or adult guardian. Rated X: Persons under 16 not admitted.

Is rated R worse than PG-13?

PG-13: PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. R: RESTRICTED. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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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.

Which is worse rated R or NC-17?

The MPA gave the movie an NC-17 rating "for some sexual content." NC-17 is a higher classification than an R rating and means no one under 17 years old can be admitted to see the movie, whereas for rated-R films, those under 17 can see the movie with a parent or guardian.

What's worse rated R or MA?

TV-MA is worse than R because it contains both R and NC-17-rated material. R is OK for viewers under 17 as long as they're accompanied by an adult, but TV-MA is never appropriate for viewers under 18. Only adults are permitted to watch TV-MA.

What is meant by rated A?

The Big 'A' - Stands for 'Adults Only', which obviously prohibits anybody under the age of 18 to watch the film in theatres. The Big 'S' - Stands for 'Restricted to special classes', which means only a certain members of the society, such as doctors, scientists, etc, are permitted to watch the film.

Can I watch a rated R movie if im 18?

Children 6 and under are not allowed to attend Rated R features. For Rated R Features you must be 18 or older to purchase a single ticket for the feature. A parent or guardian, 21 or over, is required to accompany and remain in the feature with any underage individuals.

Why is smile an 18?

Smile is rated R by the MPAA for strong violent content and grisly images, and language. Violence: People are seen cutting, stabbing, and burning themselves and others. A dead cat is shown. Corpses are seen bearing a variety of grisly injuries.

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.

Can a 16 year old go to a rated R 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.

What is the difference between 18+ and 21+ content?

Other than the obvious age definition: 21+ is explicit while 18+ is just descriptive.

Do you have to be 18 to watch R18+?

The R18+ classification

R18+ films are not suitable for people under 18 as the content is high in impact. People aged under 18 cannot be admitted to a R18+ film in a cinema, or purchase or hire these films.

Can a 19 year old take a 17 year old to watch a rated R movie?

AMC Requires Adult Supervision For Guests Under 17 in R-Rated Movies. AMC policies specific to R-Rated titles include children under 6 are not allowed at R-Rated movies after 6pm at any theatre. Guests under 17 must be accompanied by a guardian who is 21 or older.

What is rated K+?

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. Equivalent to PG. T: Contains content not suitable for children.

What are D rated movies?

This program contains one or more of the following: intense violence (V), intense sexual situations (S), strong coarse language (L), or intensely suggestive dialogue (D). This program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and therefore may be unsuitable for children under 17.

Does Rated R mean inappropriate?

R: Restricted, Children Under 17 Require Accompanying Parent or Adult Guardian. This rating means the film contains adult material such as adult activity, harsh language, intense graphic violence, drug abuse and nudity.

What does NC-17 mean?

ˈen-ˈsē-ˌse-vən-ˈtēn. used to certify that a motion picture is of such a nature that no one aged 17 or under can be admitted compare g, pg, pg-13, r.

What is NC-17 movies?

NC-17 originally stood for "No Children Under 17 Admitted" to combat the misconception that the rating indicated a film was pornographic. In 1995, the MPA reworded the NC-17 rating to "No One 17 and Under Admitted", effectively raising the minimum age for admission from 17 to 18.

What rating is worse than M?

The new ratings system began with four categories: G (general audiences), M (mature audiences, changed in 1969 to PG, parental guidance suggested), R (restricted, no children under 17 allowed without parents or adult guardians), and X (no one under 17 admitted).

Can 13 year olds go to a rated R?

The R-rating doesn't ban children under 17 from a movie, it restricts them to watching it with a parent or guardian (and includes a recommendation that parents and guardians learn more before allowing their child to see the movie).

What is rated G?

G: Appropriate for people of all ages. PG 12: Parental guidance is required for children under the age of 12.

What age is TV-MA for?

TV-MA - these programs are intended to be viewed by mature, adult audiences and may be unsuitable for children under 17.