Is Natural Born Killers OK for kids?

Bloody, violent, sexually explicit. Mature teens+.
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Why is Natural Born Killers controversial?

Some critics praised the plot, acting, humor, and combination of action and romance, while others found the film overly violent and graphic. Notorious for its violent content and inspiring "copycat" crimes, the film was named the eighth most controversial film in history by Entertainment Weekly in 2006.
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Is Natural Born Killers NC 17?

''Natural Born Killers'' gets a NC-17 rating

When the movie debuted in theaters in summer 1994, Stone's own mean season was just beginning. Even after the director made 150 cuts to secure an R rating, some critics and moviegoers were appalled by the film's blackly humorous take on violence and the media.
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What age rating is true romance?

United States:TV-14 (DLSV, TV Rating.)
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Is Natural Born Killers a horror movie?

A cult film if I ever saw one. Natural Born Killers is the Rocky Horror Picture Show of crime films and its surprising how many bad reviews it has.
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Which horror movie is based on a true story?

The Conjuring (2013)

Ed and Lorraine Warren were semi-famous paranormal investigators before director James Wan decided to turn their most well-known case into a throwback haunted house movie and made them perhaps the most famous ghost hunters in the world.
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Is Natural Born Killers worth watching?

Overall, "Natural Born Killers" (1994) is a cult classic movie at this point. Even 28 years after its release its still works i think. Acting is entertaining by everyone, directing is unique and on spot and editing as well cinematography are like no other. Good movie but not for everyone's taste.
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Why is 18+ rated?

It is rated R by the MPAA for violence/horror, bloody images, and for language. Violence: - Frequent non-graphic violence. - Brief, visually explicit portrayals of violence.
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Is 15 Year Old appropriate?

Netflix's You Is Definitely Not For Kids — Here's What to Know If Your Teen Is Asking to Watch.
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What age is r age rating?

Restricted: R - 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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Is NC-17 for kids?

NC-17 (No One 17 and Under Admitted) is the highest rating in the Motion Picture Association (MPA) film rating system used for films distributed in the United States. It is assigned to films the MPA believes most parents would consider "patently adult" and not suitable for their children under 18.
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Can 17 year olds watch NC-17?

An NC-17 rated motion picture is one that, in the view of the Rating Board, most parents would consider patently too adult for their children 17 and under. No children will be admitted.
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What is NC-17 age?

Check with your theater on the policies and other parents about what you will allow your children to watch. NC-17: No One 17 and Under Admitted. These films are too adult for children. The rating doesn't mean that they are obscene or pornographic, but that the content is only appropriate for adult audiences.
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How violent is Natural Born Killers?

A shot of a headless and bloodied man appears a few times, but only for a few seconds each. Much of the violence is stylized, but there are exceptions, notably the prison scenes and bar fight/beating. Mickey and Mallory kill almost everyone they see, no matter who they are, and not feel any remorse.
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What is Natural Born Killers rated?

Rating: Rated R for extreme violence and graphic carnage, for shocking images, and for strong language and sexuality. Robert Downey Jr.
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Are serial killers nurture?

The research predicted that nature and nurture are prime factors to a serial killer's mind. Results portrayed in the research showed that individuals with the MAOA gene are more prone to violence than those without it. As well as both nature and nurture are necessary in understanding criminal behavior.
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Is 18 still a kid?

Legally, the term child may refer to anyone below the age of majority or some other age limit. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child defines child as, "A human being below the age of 18 years unless under the law applicable to the child, majority is attained earlier.”
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Is it 2017 ok for a 13 year old?

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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What age is OK for a 15 year old to date?

As a general guideline, Dr. Eagar advises not allowing single dating before age sixteen. “There's an enormous difference between a fourteen- or fifteen-year- old and a sixteen- or seventeen-year-old in terms of life experience,” he says.
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Is PG-13 worse than rated R?

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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Is the movie 18+ her?

Her is rated R by the MPAA for language, sexual content and brief graphic nudity.
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Is PG-13 kid friendly?

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. But some parents say many PG-13 movies make them uncomfortable.
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What age rating is Hunter Killer?

Hunter Killer | 2018 | R | – 1.6. 5. Why is “Hunter Killer” rated R? The MPAA rating has been assigned for “violence and some language.” The Kids-In-Mind.com evaluation includes many scenes of tense underwater battles with explosions, fire and mayhem, as well as bloody gunshot wounds, and at least 4 F-words.
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Why is Natural Born Killers so good?

Stellar performances, a powerful, insightful script, groundbreaking camerawork and the unique vision of Oliver Stone combine to make "Natural Born Killers" a bold, visionary film that may shock, may offend, may alienate...but, in the end, it is a film you will remember.
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Are serial killers insecure?

Serial killers frequently have low self-esteem, complicated by some type of sexual dysfunction. Many were themselves victims of sexual abuse and/or were raised in violent households. They tend to be introverted and friendless and may maintain unhealthy ties to a family member, often the mother.
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