Should I let my child watch R rated movies?

If they feel comfortable allowing their children to watch R rated movies, that’s fine. But if they don’t feel comfortable allowing their children to watch R rated movies, that’s fine as well. Some children can handle a lot of the stuff that goes on in R rated films while other children can’t.

Can minors go to R rated movies?

Yes, the MPAA guidelines state that an R rating means an unaccompanied minor must be 17 to purchase a ticket. You can watch R-rated movies at age 17; for NC-17 films, you need to be at least 18.

Can I take my 12 year old to an R rated movie?

Can I take my 12 year old to an R rated movie? 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.

Can 16 year old watch R rated movie in theaters?

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. No notes or phone calls will be accepted. You must be at least a freshman in high school in order to watch an R rated movie without your parent staying to watch the same movie with you.

Is it illegal to watch an R rated movie?

There is nothing illegal about someone under the age of 18 (17 is actually the minimum age recommended for R-rated movies in the U.S.) to watch an R-rated movie. Movie theaters are private entities, and they get to set the rules for who may or may not be admitted (outside of classes protected by federal law).

Can I take my brother to an R rated movie?

Yes, you have to be 18 or older to take a minor to see an R-rated movie, as long as you have photo ID, driver’s license or state ID that has both your photo and your birthday on it, and you remain in the theater with them to see the movie and not just drop them off.

Who is responsible for rating movies?

Informing Parents Since 1968 Established in 1968, the film rating system provides parents with the information needed to determine if a film is appropriate for their children. Ratings are determined by the Classification and Ratings Administration (CARA), via a board comprised of an independent group of parents.

Can we trust the ratings of movies TV shows and games to be appropriate for children?

Federal TV Rating Guidelines: Remember, ratings are not used for news programs. The AAP recommends keeping young children away from repetitive graphic images and sounds that may appear on news programs—especially after a major tragedy.

How movie ratings are determined?

rating can be based on violence, sex, aberrational behavior, drug abuse or any other element that most parents would consider too strong and therefore off-limits for viewing by their children.”

Why it is rated R?

R rated movies mean that no one under the age of 17 is permitted to watch (in a theater) without being accompanied by an adult or guardian. If a movie is rated R, the MPAA has decided that the film contains enough adult content that it is not appropriate for kids under the age of 17.