What does R mean on movies?

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.

What makes a movie rated R?

An R-rated motion picture 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.

Can a 13 year old see an R movie?

Children under 17 are not allowed to attend R-rated motion pictures unaccompanied by a parent or adult guardian. Parents are strongly urged to find out more about R-rated motion pictures in determining their suitability for their children.

Is r worse than PG?

Rated PG: Parental guidance suggested – Some material may not be suitable for children. 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.

What is rated T?

Titles rated T (Teen) have content that may be suitable for ages 13 and older. Titles in this category may contain violence, suggestive themes, crude humor, minimal blood, simulated gambling, and/or infrequent use of strong language.

What does Rated "R" Really Mean?

What does Rated G stand for?

These are categories classified by EIRIN (Film Classification and Rating Committee) to restrict viewers' ages. G: Appropriate for people of all ages. PG 12: Parental guidance is required for children under the age of 12. R 15+: People aged 15 and above will be admitted. ID is required to confirm your age.

Why is the Batman 15?

The British Board of Film Classification determines ratings in the U.K. and deemed The Batman a 15 film because it includes "strong threat" and violence.

Can I take my son to watch a 15 film?

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.

Do cinemas ask ID?

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.

Can a 17 year old see an R-rated movie?

You must be at least 17 with a photo ID, which includes your birth date, to purchase a ticket for yourself for an R rated movie. 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.

What is U rated movie?

What does U mean? The U symbol stands for Universal. A U film should be suitable for audiences aged four years and over. However, it is impossible to predict what might upset a particular child, especially at this lower end of the category range.

Can 16 year olds watch 18?

18 means no one under the age of 18 can see a film that has a 18 certificate. Since Tarantino's film is 18 rated and because of your age, no cinema will admit you to see the film. This is because it is a criminal offence in England to allow an underage person to watch age restricted content.

Can 12 year olds watch 15 movies?

(12A) 12A No-one younger than 12 may see a '12A' film in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult. Responsibility for allowing under-12s to view lies with the accompanying or supervising adult. (15) 15 No-one younger than 15 may see a '15' film in a cinema.

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.

Can I take my 9 year old to 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.

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'.

Should my 12 year old watch it?

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.

Is The Batman bloody?

The Batman is rated PG-13 for the violence and disturbing content, but it's pretty low gore. There's little, if any, blood in the film, except for a few instances of dried blood at a crime scene or on someone's face.

What age is Joker for?

That is a difficult question to answer. An R rating means children younger than 17 are not admitted without an adult. I would probably call 15 or 16 appropriate, if – and only if – said teenager is mature enough to handle a comic book film this grim and upsetting.

Can a 14 year old see Batman?

The Batman is rated PG-13 for drug content, strong disturbing content, strong language, and strong violent content which means it may contain material not suitable for kids. Parents need to know that The Batman contains a lot of language and sadistic behavior including murder, corruption, and drug use.

What does rated V mean?

TV Parental Guidelines may have one or more letters added to the basic rating to let parents know when a show may contain violence, sex, adult language, or suggestive dialogue. D – suggestive dialogue (usually means talks about sex) L – coarse or crude language. S – sexual situations. V – violence.

What is rated M mean?

Mature (M)

Films and computer games classified M (Mature) contain content of a moderate impact. 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.

What does E mean in movies?

The film does not contain violence, drug abuse, or sexual content. E : Exempt.

Can I take a 5 year old to a 12A?

Anyone under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Films classified 12A contain material that is not generally suitable for children aged under 12. No one younger than 12 may see a 12A film in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult.