Is 18+ the same as rated R?

Material classified R 18+ is restricted to adults. Some material classified R18+ may be offensive to sections of the adult community. A person may be asked for proof of their age before purchasing, hiring or viewing R18+ films and computer games at a retail store or cinema.

Do you have to be 18 to watch an 18 movie?

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 18 may see an 18 film in a cinema.

What is the meaning of PG 18?

G: Appropriate for people of all ages. PG 12: Parental guidance is required for children under the age of 12. R 15+: People aged 15 and above will be admitted. ID is required to confirm your age. R 18+: People aged 18 and above will be admitted.

Is PG-13 worse than R?

Rated PG: Parental guidance suggested – Some material may not be suitable for children. 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 age is M?

Mature (M) Classification is recommended for people aged 15 years and over. Programs classified M contain material that is considered to be potentially harmful or disturbing to those under 15 years. Depictions and references to classifiable elements may contain detail.

What is S rated movie?

The Big ‘A’ – Stands for ‘Adults Only’, which obviously prohibits anybody under the age of 18 to watch the film in theatres. The Big ‘S’ – Stands for ‘Restricted to special classes’, which means only a certain members of the society, such as doctors, scientists, etc, are permitted to watch the film.

What is R rated movie in UK?

The only major difference is the R rating, which has no direct equivalent – although most R-rated films get a 15 certificate, in Britain under-15s are not admitted even with an accompanying adult. A crucial difference between the two systems is that MPAA ratings are voluntary.

What do R-rated movies mean?

R: Restricted, Children Under 17 Require Accompanying Parent or Adult Guardian. This rating means the film contains adult material such as adult activity, harsh language, intense graphic violence, drug abuse and nudity.