What is an 18+ rating?

18 is a rating given by the BBFC
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that determines that a particular form of media is suitable only for persons aged 18 or over
. Nobody younger than 18 can buy an 18-rated video, or see an 18-rated film in a cinema.
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What does an 18 rating mean?

It is a legally restricted classification category. Material classified R 18+ is restricted to adults. Some material classified R18+ may be offensive to sections of the adult community.
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What does 18 mean in movies?

Films rated 18 are for adults. No-one under 18 is allowed to see an 18 film at the cinema. No 18 rated works are suitable for children.
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Is rated R18 and up?

For Rated R Features you must be 18 or older to purchase a single ticket for the feature. A parent or guardian, 21 or over, is required to accompany and remain in the feature with any underage individuals. Children under 3 are free except in reserved seating and recliner locations.
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Why is a show rated 18?

Typical reasons for restricting films to the 18 certificate category have included hard drug use, supernatural horror, sexually explicit scenes, graphic violence, sadistic violence and sexual violence — the latter two of which have in the past led to a certificate not being issued at all, in effect banning the film in ...
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Can 17 year olds watch 18?

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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Is 18 worse than R?

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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Is 18+ same as R?

18A – 18 Accompaniment – Persons under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Additionally, admittance restricted to people 14 years of age or older in the Maritimes and Manitoba. R – Restricted – Admittance restricted to people 18 years of age or older.
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Can 16 year olds see rated R?

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.
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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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Can a 13 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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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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Why some movies are 18 +?

Although 18 rated films can show graphic scenes of sex, violence and have lots of very bad language in too, if a film is judged by the BBFC to be too explicit, it will receive an R18 rating.
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Are age ratings legal?

Mandatory: It is important to note that the age ratings 12, 16 and 18 age ratings are mandatory and that it is illegal for a retailer to supply any game with any of these ratings to anyone below the specified age.
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Is Genshin appropriate for 12 year olds?

Age Rating

This game is rated PEGI 12 because it features depictions of non-realistic looking violence towards human-like characters. The VSC Rating Board expand on this rating by stating that, "this game contains frequent depictions of non-realistic looking violence towards human-like characters.
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Can a 12 year old go to a PG-13 movie alone?

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.
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Can a 14 year old watch a PG-13 without parents?

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 a 13 year old watch a rated R movie alone?

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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Can kids see 18A movies?

18A. Suitable for persons 18 years of age or older.
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What is 18+ rating on Amazon Prime?

Adults (18+): Recommended for adults ages 18 and up. Equivalent to R, NC-17, NR, and UR (MPA) and TV-MA (TV).
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What swear words are allowed in PG?

At PG, we only allow 'mild bad language'. If words are used in an aggressive or very frequent way, then this might result in the content being rated higher.
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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.
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What swear words are allowed in PG-13?

And you can only say "fuck" once in a PG-13 rated film.
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Can a 7 year old watch PG-13?

While The Motion Picture Association of America recommends that children under 13 do not see PG-13 movies, there is no magical age.
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