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What if I'm 18, but my parent will not let me see an NC-17 film?

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If you are over 18, technically your parents cannot keep you from seeing an NC-17 film as you are legally able. If you want to see one and are worried your parents will object, just do not tell them about it.

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I'm 13, but my parents don't let me watch PG-13 movies. What should I do?

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Tell them that you are at an age where you are maturing and, as part of this, you should be allowed to watch films of a higher rating. Try to explain that you don't want to watch them to see a sex scene or horror scene, but you simply want to watch a film that is more mature.

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Why are G rated films treated as kids movies?

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G rated movies are for everyone. When you get to PG and up it's not really supposed to be for little kids, so because G rated movies are ones that kids can watch, they're generally steered more towards kids.

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What precautions should I take?

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Try not to act suspicious.

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Would I be able to watch a PG-13 movie like Star Wars?

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Yes, movies are really only treated as mature if it's R-rated or over. Movies like Star Wars are rated PG-13 because of the sequences of action which include violence.

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In 3 days my friends and I are going to see Truth or Dare, which is PG-13. We are all 11 and 12. Other than dressing the part, what else should we do?

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Dressing the part is all you really 'have' to do. PG-13 movies don't even require parents for those who aren't 13 yet, so they can't stop you from buying tickets.

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In a few days, my dad and I are going to watch Deadpool 2, which is a 15+ and I'm only 12. How can I get in?

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As long as you're with your dad, you won't have a problem getting in.

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What if a parent tells a child not to watch a movie, because it says "Mature Audiences"? Especially if the child insists they are mature enough.

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The parents must remain firm. Tell the child that he/she is mature, but not old enough to watch the movie.

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I am 16 and I want to got to Annabelle 2 with my grandpa, how will I? It's rated 18+.

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Usually, you can get into these movies so long as you are accompanied by an adult. You're probably fine.

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I want to see IT (2017) in the cinema with my 12-year-old friends and a parent. But we are scared that we will not be able to enter the cinema. Can supervision of a parent get me in? The movie is MA15+.

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You can enter the cinema with or without a parent. MA15+ is not enforced and is more of a guideline, since you are not required to have a parent with you.

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I want to go see "The Girl On The Train" (which is a 15). but I'm only 14 and my friend is12. How could we get in?

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Buy tickets to a movie that you can get into with the same time slot as the movie you want to watch. Once you get past the ticket attendant, sneak off to the cinema hall where the movie you want to watch is showing and make sure no one sees you. (Note that this is illegal and you can banned from the cinema.)

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Can I see an 18 and older only movie on my 18th birthday?

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Yes, as long as you have ID. You will be 18 on your birthday, so this should be no problem.

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Can I watch The Nun if I am 14 and my friends are 13 and the movie is made for 15-year-olds?

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The movie is rated R, which means you must be 17 years old to watch it in the theater. If you're talking about watching it at home, you'll just have to ask your parents if it's okay, and then have your friends do the same.

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What films can I watch at age 25?

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All of them. You're an adult, so nobody can stop you from seeing the movies you want to see.

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How do I get into a movie with my family if I'm not old enough for it?

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You're allowed to see an R-rated movie with a parent or guardian, so if you're with your family, you should be fine.

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How old do I need to be to go into a PG movie by myself?

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You can be any age. A PG rating simply recommends parental guidance; it's not enforced by the theater.

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Can I see a movie that is R-16 if I am only 14 as long as my dad is going to be with me?

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Yes, you can see a R-16 movie if you are underage but accompanied by an adult.

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I want to get into a 15+ movie, but I am 11. Can they deny me entry even though the ticket has been purchased?

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Yes, if it's obvious that you're underage.

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My friend and I are both 13, and we are hoping to see the new film Countdown, which is rated 15+. Our parents have given us the okay and I think we look 15, but I'm still worried we'll get ID-checked. What should I do?

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If your parents are OK with it, try it using the methods in the article. The worst that can happen is you're ID-checked and not allowed in. Stake out an alternate movie to see in case you can't get in to Countdown so that your trip isn't wasted.

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Can I watch a PG-13 rated movie if I am 12?

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You could, but watch only with your parents' permission since some of these PG-13 movies contain sex references and some strong language.

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Would it be OK to go with an older sister or brother?

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Yes, some theaters might allow that, although it could depend on the movie's rating.

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