Why are R rated movies bad?

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.

Can kids see NC-17 movies?

(NC-17) NO ONE UNDER AGE 17 ADMITTED. No children will be admitted. NC-17 does not mean “obscene” or “pornographic” in the common or legal meaning of those words, and should not be construed as a negative judgment in any sense. The rating simply signals that the content is appropriate only for an adult audience.

Can my 12 year old watch a rated R movie?

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.

Is mature audience worse than rated R?

Programming rated TV-MA in the United States by the TV Parental Guidelines signifies content for mature audiences. It is equivalent to the MPAA film ratings R and NC-17. Programs with this rating are usually not suitable for minors under 17 years of age (18 in some cases).

Why are NC-17 movies not allowed in movie theaters?

1) The covenant with the theater operator may forbid the exhibition of NC-17 films. 2) Township or community standards may bar the exhibition of such movies. 3) The movies that make the most money are G-rated, which allow those of all ages. Over the past 30 years the movies that make the least money are NC-17.

Is there a way to rate movies without controversy?

The current rating system has clear flaws, but remember that there is no way to rate movies without controversy arising. The process of rating films is a long, complicated, and mysterious one, but understanding where they come from is useful for everyone.

Who decides what movies get ratings?

The people calling the shots when it comes to movie ratings are members of a highly secretive organization called the Classification and Ratings Administration (CARA), a division of the MPAA.

What does it mean when a film is not yet rated?

If a film has not yet been assigned a final rating, the label This Film Is Not Yet Rated is used in trailers and television commercials. The MPA also rates film trailers, print advertising, posters, and other media used to promote a film. This section has multiple issues.