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What is the purpose of the rating system?
What is the purpose of the rating system? Movie ratings provide parents with advance information about the content of movies to help them determine what movies are appropriate for their children at any age.
Why do films have age ratings?
What are age ratings for films? Age ratings are recommendations for parents and carers to help them decide what is appropriate for their child depending on what stage of development they are at. Legally, these must be followed by cinemas, and no one under the age of 12, 15 or 18 can purchase a film with those ratings.
Can a 14 year old watch a 15 film?
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. Anyone under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. No one younger than 15 may see a 15 film in a cinema.
Why is a movie rated R?
Movies are rated based on violence, language, drug/substance use, nudity, and sex. R rated movies mean that no one under the age of 17 is permitted to watch (in a theater) without being accompanied by an adult or guardian. In other words, not all R rated movies contain violence, profanity, drug use, nudity, and sex.
What movie has the worst rating?
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| Film | Year | # reviews |
|---|---|---|
| Bolero | 1984 | 23 |
| Jaws: The Revenge | 1987 | 39 |
| Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol | 1987 | 20 |
| Return of the Living Dead Part II | 1988 | 20 |
Who decides the rating of a movie?
Classification and Ratings Administration
Established in 1968, the film rating system provides parents with the information needed to determine if a film is appropriate for their children. Ratings are determined by the Classification and Ratings Administration (CARA), via a board comprised of an independent group of parents.
Can a 12 year old watch Suicide Squad 2?
It’s not. The Suicide Squad is rated R, which means it’s usually not suitable for kids under 17. Though many kids and teens may want to watch if they love DC Comics and are fans of James Gunn, it’s dark and intense.
What rating is 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.