Why are some movies 18 +?

Restricted categories for adult films
X 18+ films are restricted to adults. This classification is a special and legally-restricted category due to sexually explicit content including actual sexual intercourse or other sexual activity between consenting adults.
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Why would a film be an 18?

18 rated films, videos and downloads can contain very strong material which is only suitable for adults. This can include very strong language, horror, and violence. More information about 18 rated films is available for parents on our public website.
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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 R worse than 18?

Rated G: General audiences – All ages admitted. Rated PG: Parental guidance suggested – Some material may not be suitable for pre-teenagers. Rated R: Restricted – Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Rated X: No one under 17 admitted.
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Are kids allowed to watch R18 movies?

R18+ films are not suitable for people under 18 as the content is high in impact. People aged under 18 cannot be admitted to a R18+ film in a cinema, or purchase or hire these films.
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What age is G rated?

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.
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What age is M rating?

Mature (M)

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.
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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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Is TV 14 the same as PG-13?

Programming rated TV-14 in the United States TV Parental Guidelines signifies content with parents strongly cautioned. It is equivalent to the MPAA film rating PG-13. Content may be unsuitable for minors younger than 14 years of age.
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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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Can a 15 year old see an 18 film?

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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Can I take my 12 year old to a 15 film?

(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.
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Is pg-13 the same as 12?

Broadly speaking, current British classifications are similar to US ones - G equals U, PG equals PG, PG-13 equals 12A (barring a one-year age difference) and NC-17 equals 18 (though the British version doesn't have the cultural problems discussed above).
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Can I take a 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.
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Can a child see 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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How do you get into a 15 when your 14?

Ask if they admit children to age-restricted movies as long as an adult purchases their ticket for them. If they don't, see if they'll admit you if you're accompanied by an adult into the theater. Go to your parent. Ask them to see the movie with you or to simply buy the ticket for you when they drop you off.
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Is MA or R worse?

A TV MA rate show is basically the equivalent of an R rated movie, but usually worse.
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Will Disney ever make an R rated movie?

Famously Disney has never released an R-rated movie under its own brand. But it has a whole lot of subsidiary studios—especially since acquiring Fox. Currently, there are no R-rated movies currently streaming on Disney+. But it certainly looks like the Mouse House streamer is branching out soon.
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Can you say the F word in a PG movie?

The restrictions set by the Us ratings board mean the F-word can only be used once in a PG-13 movie.
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What is rated K+?

K+: Some content may not be suitable for young children, usually those below nine years of age. There may be minor violence without serious injury, mild suggestive material, or minor coarse language that is justified by context. Equivalent to PG.
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What does rated D 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.
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What is rated B?

B' ratings indicate that material default risk is present, but a limited margin of safety remains. Financial commitments are currently being met; however, capacity for continued payment is vulnerable to deterioration in the business and economic environment. CCC.
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What does Rated R 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 t mean in movies?

PG ( Parental Guidance - ages under 13 are required to have parental attendance ) T ( Teens - Admission only for ages 13 and above )
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How old is rated R?

An R rated film is unsuitable for children. In this case, content is not suitable for minors. Those under 17 must be accompanied by an adult (at least 18 years old). It may include strong brutal and graphic violence (including blood), excessive strong language, strong nudity, and drug use.
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