Can a 17 year old see R-rated movie in Canada?

Persons under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Suitable for viewing by persons 18 years or age and older. Persons under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Can I get into a rated R movie if im 16?

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.

Can a 14 year old see an R-rated movie?

Children under 17 are not allowed to attend R-rated motion pictures unaccompanied by a parent or adult guardian. Parents are strongly urged to find out more about R-rated motion pictures in determining their suitability for their children.

Is Halloween Rated R?

The MPA guidance says the film is “rated R for strong bloody violence throughout, grisly images, language and some drug use.”

Can 15 year olds watch R movies?

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.

Can a 3 year old watch a PG-13 movie?

The The Motion Picture Association of America defines PG-13 movies as having some material that may be inappropriate for children under 13. While The Motion Picture Association of America recommends that children under 13 do not see PG-13 movies, there is no magical age.

What age is rated M?

ages 17 and older
Titles rated M (Mature) have content that may be suitable for persons ages 17 and older. Titles in this category may contain intense violence, blood and gore, sexual content, and/or strong language.

What are the different movie ratings in Canada?

However, the five rating systems outside Quebec now all use categories and logos derived from the Canadian Movie Rating System. In general, these categories are: G: General – Suitable for all. It contains occasional violence, no swearing and coarse language, and the most innocent of no sexually suggestive scenes and nudity.

What is a Canadian Home Video Rating System rating?

For home video purposes, a single Canadian Home Video Rating System rating consisting of an average of the participating provincial ratings is displayed on retail packages, although various provinces may have rules on display and sale, especially for the R and A categories.

Do Alberta’s Film ratings apply in other provinces?

By law, the film ratings in Alberta are also applied in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. There is no compulsory film ratings system in Newfoundland and Labrador, but Maritime Film Classification Board ratings are voluntarily used by some theatres.

What is an example of a film being re-rated in BC?

For example, in British Columbia, the film Scary Movie was given an 18A rating, but was re-rated on appeal by the Motion Picture and Liquor Appeal Board to a 14A. This resulted in a record number of complaints to the British Columbia Film Classification Office from parents who felt the film should have been rated 18A.