What does R mean on Netflix?

R. Restricted. May be inappropriate for ages under 17. TV-MA. For Mature Audiences.
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Is R-rated worse than M?

Rated G: Suggested for general audiences. Rated M: Suggested for mature audiences - Parental discretion advised. Rated R: Restricted – Persons under 16 not admitted, unless accompanied by parent or adult guardian. Rated X: Persons under 16 not admitted.
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Does Netflix show R-rated movies?

The platform still keeps its competitors close by housing non-Netflix Original rated R films right beside its original content. Films often get slapped with R ratings for varying degrees of violence, language, sexual content, and more.
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What's the difference between rated R and mature?

TV-MA is worse than R because it contains both R and NC-17-rated material. R is OK for viewers under 17 as long as they're accompanied by an adult, but TV-MA is never appropriate for viewers under 18. Only adults are permitted to watch TV-MA.
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What does R rating stand for?

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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What does Rated R mean in Canada?

Contains sexual language, references, innuendo, and/or scenes of implied or simulated sexual activity. Explicit Sexual Content. R. Contains sexual activity that is explicit and unsimulated, as in adult films that involve actual genital contact.
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Can a 13 year old watch rated R movies?

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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Is rated R for 18 +?

Restricted (R 18+)

R 18+ material is restricted to adults as it contains content that is considered high in impact for viewers. This includes content that may be offensive to sections of the adult community.
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Does Rated R mean inappropriate?

R rated movies definitely contain some adult material. Parents are strongly urged to find out more about this film before they allow their children to accompany them. An R-rated film may include strong language, violence, nudity, drug abuse, other elements, or a combination of the above.
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What is the most inappropriate rating for a movie?

Guide to Movie Ratings
  • GGeneral Audiences. All Ages Admitted. ...
  • PGParental Guidance Suggested. Some Material May Not Be Suitable For Children. ...
  • PG-13Parents Strongly Cautioned. Some Material May Be Inappropriate For Children Under 13. ...
  • RRestricted. ...
  • NC-17No one 17 and Under Admitted.
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Is rated R worse than PG 13?

PG-13: PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. R: RESTRICTED. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Can a 13 year old watch a rated R movie without a parent?

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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Is there an adults Only Netflix?

But 2022 will see the streaming service provide its first ever movie that is intended for adults only. Blonde has been rated NC-17 in the States - the equivalent to an 18s certificate in Ireland - for its sexual content, making it the first ever Netflix movie to receive that certification.
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What is meant by rated A?

The Big 'A' - Stands for 'Adults Only', which obviously prohibits anybody under the age of 18 to watch the film in theatres. The Big 'S' - Stands for 'Restricted to special classes', which means only a certain members of the society, such as doctors, scientists, etc, are permitted to watch the film.
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What is G rated?

In the words of the Motion Picture Association, G is for General Audiences — all ages admitted, meaning there is nothing in theme, language, nudity, sex, violence or other matters that the ratings board thinks would offend parents whose younger children view the picture.
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Can a 6 year old watch an M rated movie?

Not recommended under 12; parental guidance recommended 12 to 14 due to disturbing scenes and themes.
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Can a 17 year old take a 16 year old to an R movie?

Patrons 17 to 20 years of age may only purchase more than one ticket if they are able to provide photo I.D. for proof of age for each additional ticket being purchased. 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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Is rated R 15 or 18?

G - General audiences. M - Mature audiences. R - Restricted: no-one under 16 (later 17) admitted unless accompanied by an adult. X - Adults only - no-one under 17 admitted.
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Is rated R ok for 11 year olds?

According to the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), children below 17 years are not permitted to watch R-rated movies without adult supervision. That is due to the strong language used as well as the adult themes and activities that are characteristic of such films.
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What is Netflix M rating?

Mature audiences (M)

Films and video games with an M label can be sold, hired, or shown to anyone but they are are more suitable for mature audiences. It's a good idea to read the content warning.
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Is TV MA worse than rated R?

Although the TV-MA rating suggests a program is technically made for 17-year-olds (18 in some cases), programs with this rating can sometimes be more graphic and severe than what R-rated movies would typically allow, thanks to the existence of premium cable networks and certain online streaming services.
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What age is PG?

General viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children. 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 17 year old watch a 18 rated movie?

18 – for adults only

Films, videos and downloads rated 18 are not suitable for children. No one younger than 18 can go and see an 18 rated film in the cinema. No one younger than 18 may rent or buy an 18 rated video, DVD or download.
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Should I let my kid watch R-rated movies?

Forbid all R-rated movies until your child is 13 years old.

If your child is 13 to 16 years old, carefully consider his maturity and sensitivity when you are deciding whether he is ready to view some of these movies with you. Don't allow your child to see movies with graphic personal or sexual violence before age 17.
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Can a 11 year old go to a 15 rated movie?

No one younger than 15 may see a 15 film in a cinema. No one younger than 18 may see an 18 film in a cinema.
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