Why are R rated movies bad for kids?

Since these movies are made to frighten teenagers and adults, these findings are not surprising. Frequent exposures to violent material can also cause a child to become insensitive to human suffering. Violent movies may have an even greater impact on disturbed children. Some of them imitate what they see in the movies.

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Are rated R movies OK for kids?

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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Can I take my 12 year old to see 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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Is a 14 year old allowed to watch rated R movies?

As per the MPAA's film rating policy, patrons under the age of 17 will require an accompanying parent or guardian to attend an "R" rated film.

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Can a 17 year old take a 16 year old to an 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.

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Are Rated-R Movies Really That Terrible For Kids?

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Can a 17 year old take a 15 year old to an R movie?

Children under age 17 requires an accompanying parent or guardian (age 21 or older) to attend R rated performances. 25 years and under must show ID for R rated performances.

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Why can't minors 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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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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Why is John Wick 4 rated R?

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

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Should I let my 13 year old watch R-rated movies?

Talk about why he wants to see the movie.

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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Why is plane rated R?

Scenes with violence and blood, death, and peril, including a plane crash, kidnapping, and torture. Guns are shown/used, sometimes fatally.

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What is B rated movie?

The term "B movie" is now used for any film that's made with limited resources. But cheap doesn't mean bad, so while some of these movies are pretty rough, others did incredible things with small budgets. One thing they all have in common, though, is that they're entertaining as hell.

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Is John Wick 2 ok for a 14 year old?

21+ gratuitous violence and nudity

This movie is far too gory for young teens.

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Is John Wick 3 ok for a 12 year old?

What this isn't is a film for children or the squeamish. While John Wick Chapter Three is an adrenaline-fuelled action movie for grownups, it is also astoundingly violent.

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Is John Wick OK for a 12 year old?

John Wick gets violent and has language, but avoids gore-good for mature young teens. John Wick is an excellent action movie, and Keanu Reeves really shines. Violence-wise, the film definitely gets intense, but never gets overly gory.

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Should I let my 11 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 kids watch PG-13?

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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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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What does NR mean in movies?

Movies. Older films with content pre-dating MPAA ratings are considered to be more PG in nature. Not submitted to MPAA to be rated. If an uncut version of a film was submitted to the MPAA, the labels Not Rated (NR) or Unrated (UR) are often used.

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Is Avatar R-rated?

Avatar Age Rating: What Ages Can Really Watch This One? Avatar is Rated PG-13 for battle sequences, violence, warfare, sensuality, language, and smoking.

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How strict are cinemas on age 18?

you must be prepared to present valid ID if you look under 18. you must be prepared to present valid ID if you look under 21. Alcohol sales are strictly for over 18's and we operate a challenge 25 policy.

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Why is everything everywhere all at once rated R?

Sex, Romance & Nudity.

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Is there swearing in John Wick?

Profanity (8)

Most of the profanity is spoken by the villains of the movie. John Wick says some profane items.

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