How To Get Into A Rated R Movie

Asked by: Jessia Borlinghaus

asked in category: General Last Updated: 8th June, 2020

Can someone under 18 get into a rated R movie?

Buying tickets for rated R movies is legally legit or 17 and up or any age if accompanied by an adult guardian. Theaters that even bother to ID check at all for R movies look for at least one person in the group to be 18 or 21. They don't nitpick for qualifications as a guardian.

A person must be 21 to purchase multiple tickets or to purchase tickets for a person who is 16 or under. So, a 17 year old may purchase a ticket to an R rated movie for themselves without a parent/guardian. So, a 17 year old may purchase a ticket to an R rated movie for themselves without a parent/guardian.

One may also ask, how old do you have to be to take someone to a rated R movie? Photo ID is required for proof of age. 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.

Beside above, can you get into a rated R movie with an 18 year old?

For films rated "R" by the MPAA: REG will not sell tickets to any person under the age of 17 (18 where applicable). A person must be at least 21 years old in order to purchase multiple tickets without providing additional photo I.D. for additional tickets.

Can you go to jail for sneaking into an R rated movie?

You most likely will not be arrested for sneaking into a R rated movie. However, if you can, try and go to an R rated movie with your parents so you don't get in any trouble.

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How can I see a rated R movie?

Rated R Policy. You must be at least 17 years old or accompanied by a parent or guardian (age 21 or older) to view an R-rated movie. Additionally, children under the age of 6 will not be admitted to an R-rated film after 6:00pm.

Is Joker rated R?

The MPAA movie-ratings site notes that Joker is "rated R for strong bloody violence, disturbing behavior, language and brief sexual images." There's been some apprehension about the film.

What makes a movie rated R?

R (restricted): No one under 17 admitted without an accompanying parent or guardian. This rating is given for frequent strong language and violence, nudity for sexual purposes, and drug abuse.

Can a 18 year old buy 2 Rated R tickets?

For films rated "R" by the MPAA: REG will not sell tickets to any person under the age of 17 (18 where applicable). 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.

Is r the worst movie rating?

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 NC-17: No children under 17 admitted.

What can u do when ur 17?

What can I do at age 17? Drive most vehicles and pilot a helicopter or plane. No longer be subject to a care order. Become a blood donor. Be interviewed by the Police without an adult present. Leave your body for medical study if you die.

What happens if you sneak into a movie and get caught?

1. Lying to the Ticket-Taker. Gaining entry to the movie theater without paying and lying to the ticket-taker means that you are in effect stealing the theater's services, which is technically larceny. But in many states, including Pennsylvania, stealing services is illegal may even result in jail time.

Can you see a PG 13 movie without a parent?

Anyone can go see a PG-13 movie. For R if you're under 17 you must be with an adult, PG-13 has no restrictions. You must be with an adult if you're under 13 and want to see a PG-13.

Does AMC check ID?

Currently, the program requires that members be 16 years old or older because they need to show a government issued ID to prove they are who they say they are. Rival services like MoviePass and the now-shuttered Sinemia experienced problems with user fraud, so AMC has been working to find a way to counteract that.

Is it 2 rated R?

IT Chapter Two will be Rated R for: Disturbing violent content and bloody images throughout, pervasive language, and some crude sexual material. It's also based on the second half of Stephen King's famously violent and distorted IT.

Can a 12 year old go to a PG 13 movie alone?

Anyone can go see a PG-13 movie. For R if you're under 17 you must be with an adult, PG-13 has no restrictions. So you can't have 5 year olds on their own going to watch a PG-13. So yes, PG-13 has restrictions but much less so than an R rated.

Can I take my 1 year old to the movies?

Babies that are between the age 0-1 should not be allowed inside a movie theater for health reasons. Babies have little ears and are very sensitive and movie theaters are very loud. A baby's tympanum, ear drum, is still developing at this young age and loud music or noises can damage the baby's tympanum permanently.