Is it OK for a 12 year old to watch rated R movies?

Never allow a child who is under 13 years old to see any R-rated film, no matter how liberal you may be about nudity and profanity. If your child is 13 to 16 years old, carefully consider his maturity and sensitivity when you are deciding whether he is ready to view some of these movies with you.

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Can a 12 year old watch an R-rated movie?

R: Restricted - Under 17 requires accompanying parent or guardian. Children under 17 are not allowed to attend R-rated movies unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian 25 years of age or older.

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Should a 13 year old watch rated R movies?

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.

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Is rated R for 13 year olds?

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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What happens if a child watches a rated R 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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Should a 12 year old watch rated R movies?

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Are rated R movies OK for kids?

R rated movies children can watch
  • The Shawshank Redemption (1994) R | 142 min | Drama. ...
  • The Silence of the Lambs (1991) R | 118 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller. ...
  • Case 39 (2009) R | 109 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller. ...
  • 127 Hours (2010) ...
  • Let Me In (I) (2010) ...
  • The Rock (1996) ...
  • Shutter Island (2010) ...
  • Sucker Punch (2011)

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What age is rated R for?

R – Restricted

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.

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Why is demon slayer rated R?

Parents need to know that Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba is an anime series that features lots of fantasy violence, blood, and scary looking demonic creatures. The dead and possessed include young children, and characters are seen eating human flesh.

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What is M rated?

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.

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Why is John Wick 4 rated R?

John Wick Chapter 4 is rated R for action, violence, language, and gore.

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Will 65 be R-rated?

65 | 2023 | PG-13 | – 0.6.

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Are PG-13 movies ok for 12 year olds?

According to the Motion Picture Association, the PG-13 label means the movie is fine for kids over the age of thirteen. It may not, however, be appropriate for children under thirteen because of language, violence, nudity, and other mature content.

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Is Scream rated R?

It's also always leaned into its R rating, and that's true for the most recent addition to the franchise, "Scream 6." Now that the movie is on Paramount+ as well as other digital platforms, it's easier than ever for kids and teens to watch it, which may have parents asking why is "Scream 6" rated R.

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Why can't kids see rated R movies?

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.

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What makes it rated R?

An R-rated motion picture, in the view of the board, contains some adult material. The film may include adult themes, adult activity, hard language, intense or persistent violence, sexually oriented nudity, drug abuse or other elements, so that parents are counseled to take this rating very seriously.

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What rating is R?

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

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What age is M rating for Australia?

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.

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Do cinemas check your 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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Should I let my 12 year old watch Demon Slayer?

It was a pretty violent show but is not as gory as other animes. I think it deserves it's MA15+ but would be okay for some children if they are mature and have watched other animes. And besides the anime is not that graphic in violence. 4 people found this helpful.

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What is one piece age rating?

Due to all of that,I'd have to say that this series is for 13+ for a general audience but ultimately you'd have to decide based on your knowledge of how mature your own children are if you want to let them watch it at a younger age.

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What is Demon Slayer rated in Australia?

R for violence and bloody images.

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Can my 7 year old watch a rated R movie?

But how young is too young? The standard age set for Rated-R films by the MPAA is 17 and up, but if they're accompanied by a parent or guardian, a child of any age is permitted into the theater.

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Can a 19 year old take a 15 year old to an R-rated movie?

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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