Can 17 year olds watch rated R?

A person may be asked for proof of their age before purchasing, hiring or viewing R 18+ films and computer games at a retail store or cinema.

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Is rated R for 17 or 18?

You must be at least 17 with a photo ID, which includes your birth date, to purchase a ticket for yourself for an R rated movie. If you are under 17, or do not have a photo ID, your parent must come to the theatre to purchase your ticket for an R rated movie.

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Is rated R for 17+?

Rated PG-13: Parents strongly cautioned – Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Rated R: Restricted – Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Rated X: No one under 17 admitted.

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Can you watch a rated R movie under 17?

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).

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Can a 17 year old go see a rated R movie without a parent?

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.

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Are Rated-R Movies Really That Terrible For Kids?

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Is rated R 16 or 17?

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.

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Does Rated R mean 18 +?

Restricted (R 18+)

This includes content that may be offensive to sections of the adult community. A person may be asked for proof of their age before purchasing, hiring or viewing R 18+ films and computer games at a retail store or cinema.

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Is R-rated the same as 18?

An R rated film is unsuitable for minors. In this case, content is not suitable for under 17 years of age. Those under 17 must be accompanied by an adult (at least 18 years old).

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Can a 17 year old get into an 18 movie?

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

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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.

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Why do you have to be 17 to watch a rated R movie?

R-rated movies containing graphic violence, nudity and bad language are all many factors a child will be exposed to some time in their lifetime. Prohibiting a teen from watching a movie only shelters them. In fact, allowing exposure to such content can open up conversations about similar real-world scenarios.

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Is it illegal for a minor to watch an R-rated movie?

First off, it's important to note that the rating system is advisory, which means that it provides helpful guidelines for parents, guardians, and distribution companies, for instance, but it is not illegal for someone who is underage to watch this type of content.

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What age is M rating in Australia?

M: "Content classified M is not suitable for children. Parental guidance may be required for young people." MA 15+: "Content classified MA 15+ is legally restricted to people aged 15 years and over.

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What age rating means r?

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

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Is rated R worse than mature?

TV-MA is worse than R because it contains both R and NC-17-rated material. What is this? 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.

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Is a 16+ rating same as R?

Young Adults (16+): Recommended for older teenagers ages 16 and up. Equivalent to TV-14 (TV). Adults (18+): Recommended for adults ages 18 and up. Equivalent to R, NC-17, NR, and UR (MPA) and TV-MA (TV).

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Can a 17 year old watch a rated R movie Australia?

R 18+: Restricted

A person may be asked for proof of their age before purchasing, hiring or viewing R18+ films and computer games at a retail store or cinema.

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What is the T rating?

the T Rating is often disregarded or overlooked. By definition it is a measure of the time it takes for any thermocouple on the unexposed side (the side of the assembly away from the fire) to reach a temperature 325°F above the temperature of this thermocouple prior to the start of the test.

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What does MA15 stand for?

Mature Audience (MA15+) Classification is not suitable for people aged under 15 years.

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Can 16 year olds watch rated R movies?

In the U.S., anyone under the age of 17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over the age of 21 to watch an R rated movie.

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Can you go to jail for sneaking into an R-rated movie?

If when you say "sneak" into an "R" rated movie, you mean not paying for a ticket, yes, this can be prosecuted no different than any other theft of services. Depending on the individual and past criminal history, most likely would not result in jail time, and if so, minimal at most.

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Do you get ID in cinema?

Your details are encrypted in your app and only you can see them. Digital ID is now accepted at cinemas, Post Office branches and 12,000 convenience stores across the UK. To avoid disappointment, you must set up your digital ID before visiting the cinema.

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How to get into a 15 movie without ID?

How to Get Into a Movie You're too Young to See
  1. Asking Someone of Age to Buy a Ticket for You.
  2. Buying the Ticket Yourself.
  3. Using a Credit, Debit, or Gift Card.
  4. Getting in by Other Means.

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Can under 18 enter cinema?

KUALA LUMPUR: Children under the age of 12 are now permitted into cinemas if they are accompanied by fully vaccinated parents or guardians. The news was announced by popular cinema chains GSC and TGV on Saturday via social media.

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Can a 14 year old watch a 15 film at the cinemas 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. (18) 18 No-one younger than 18 may see an '18' film in a cinema.

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