Can a 12 year old watch a 12A film alone?

No one younger than 12 may see a 12A film in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult. Adults planning to take a child under 12 to view a 12A film should consider whether the film is suitable for that child. To help them decide, we recommend that they check the BBFCinsight for that film in advance.
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Do you need ID for a 12A film?

A spokesman for Cineworld said: “In line with the BBFC age classification, we reserve the right to ask for photo ID verifying the age of any customer wishing to watch 12A, 15 and 18 certificated films. “If a customer is unable to provide ID when asked, we are required by law to refuse admission to that film.
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Can a 12 year old watch a PG movie alone?

A PG film should not unsettle a child aged around eight or older. Unaccompanied children of any age may watch, but parents are advised to consider whether the content may upset younger, or more sensitive, children.
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Can a 13 year old watch a 12A alone?

Children under the age of 12 will be able to see a ? 12A? film at the cinema if they are accompanied by a person of 18 years or over. The adult must watch the film with the child or children and not just pay for the ticket.
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Can a 12 year old watch an M movie?

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 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.
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What rating should 12 year olds watch?

A TV-Y rating means that programming is appropriate for children of all ages. TV-Y7 indicates that programming is designed for chil- dren ages 7 and older. An additional rating, TV-Y7-FV, is used to indicate that a program contains “fantasy violence” that may be more intense or combative than other TV-Y7 programs.
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Why is Spiderman a 12A?

The reason for the 12 was that the film contained a level of personal violence and a revenge theme that went beyond what was acceptable under the PG level BBFC Guidelines of the time, which only allowed: 'Moderate violence without detail ... if justified by its setting'.
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How old do you have to be for a 12A?

The 12A rating is only used for films shown in cinemas. Films rated 12A are suitable for children aged 12 and over. However, people younger than 12 may see a 12A so long as they are accompanied by an adult. In such circumstances, responsibility for allowing a child under 12 to view lies with the accompanying adult.
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What dies 12A mean?

12A means that anyone aged 12 or over can go and see the film unaccompanied. The A stands for 'accompanied' and 'advisory'. Children younger than 12 may see the film if they are accompanied by an adult (eg someone over the age of 18), who must watch the film with them.
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Can a 12 year old go to the cinema alone UK?

No one younger than 12 may see a 12A film in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult. Adults planning to take a child under 12 to view a 12A film should consider whether the film is suitable for that child.
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Can a 12 year old see a PG-13 movie without a parent?

Illegal for kids to see PG-13 movies? The answer is… Put simply, no. There's nothing illegal about bringing a 10-year-old to PG-13 movies — because that's exactly what the “PG” in the rating means: Parental Guidance.
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Can kids see 18A movies?

18A. Suitable for persons 18 years of age or older.
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Can a 12 year old watch a 15 film with parents?

Nope. A 15 rating means nobody under 15 is allowed full stop. It's illegal. 12A films are the ones where younger kids can go with a parent/ adult.
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Does Vue actually check ID?

When you buy something from us, join Vue as a member, or enter a competition we run, we use your information to fulfil our contract with you. We take information to communicate with you, check your identity, take payment, and provide products and services.
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What age can a child go to the cinema alone UK?

Children under 8 years old cannot attend a screening unaccompanied (regardless of film certification). They should be accompanied by an adult aged 18 years or older. Children under 12 cannot attend a screening unaccompanied after 7pm (regardless of film certification). We're glad this answered your question.
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What is allowed in a 12 rated film?

The 12 rating is used for DVDs and video-on-demand and cannot be sold or rented to anyone under the age of 12. Weapons and bad behaviour may be included in these movies but should not be shown as attractive and should not be glamorised.
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What age is Spider-Man: No Way Home?

Suitable for 8+ and up!
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Is 12A the same as PG?

12A is advisory, which means that as with U and PG, parents can make up their minds about whether they think a film is suitable for you. 12As are stronger than PGs and Us though. When BBFC Compliance Officers recommend a film should be a 12A this means they think it is suitable for children aged 12 and over.
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What was the first 12 rated film in the UK?

BBC NEWS | Entertainment | The 12: From Batman to Spider-Man. The 12 certificate was first introduced in 1989 and made a big difference to the viewing patterns of younger cinemagoers. Younger viewers had been far more restricted in what they could and could not watch, with only U and PG-rated films to choose from.
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Can a 10 year old watch a 12A?

No one younger than 12 may see a 12A film in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult. Adults planning to take a child under 12 to view a 12A film should consider whether the film is suitable for that child. To help them decide, we recommend that they check the BBFCinsight for that film in advance.
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Is Spider-Man: No Way Home 18+?

Spider-Man: No Way Home is rated PG-13 for some language, sequences of action/violence, and brief suggestive comments which means it may not be suitable for kids under 13.
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Is 12 Year Old appropriate?

Great film, but not for kids under 13

I recommend this film to everyone who loves slightly disturbing films and TV shows like me but for anyone under the age of 13 you really should not watch it. It's very gory and contains adult language.
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Why is Cruella rated 12a?

Violence. This is where the movie earns its PG-13 rating. There are a few fighting scenes involving punches being thrown and some of the characters commit crimes such as murder, theft, and dognapping. There are scenes depicting animal violence against humans and also implied human violence against animals.
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What does Y mean on Netflix?

Kids. TV-Y. Designed to be appropriate for all children. TV-Y7. Suitable for ages 7 and up.
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