How strict are movie theaters about letting teenagers under 16 watch rated R movies?

I know when I was growing up it really wasn't a big deal we paid we got in. My daughter is trying to see Orphan this weekend she is 14.How strict are movie theaters about letting teenagers under 16 watch rated R movies?
If you bring her there and pay, it's ok.





It simply means it's up to your discretion to judge whether or not it's suitable. They have a general age system with numbers and values to have an idea of what is suitable.





The idea is prevent younger persons to be badly affected by movies.





You said she's your daughter, it means you, mother in law, can buy tickets and legally grant her the permission to go.





Remember, not a paper, not a word; you go there and buy them. They simply cannot tear apart any tickets a person holds legally and they can't tell you who you give them to. You're a client and you can allow anyone you are legally in charge to see anything you want.





Also, they rarely bothers about a 15 y.o. or so buying one. Of course, if she's looking like 12, it migth be more difficult for her goign alone. I hope they have a certain sense of duty and virtue, at least to the point of considering the idea of not letting a kid going for a bloody movie. But, again, they can as well simply don't give a ****.





I'd advise you to go; her friends might appreciate the gesture as well. You always look ';cool'; when you prevent problems by directly giving an access and it prevents dozen of problems. Get her there, buy the tickets for her and get away. This way, she'll feel free and appreciated and on your side you won't be called for your daughter who sneaks into the wrong places.





I know it's always a problem with most teens to have mother nearby and this is why I explain you how she'll probably feel if you do it correctly.How strict are movie theaters about letting teenagers under 16 watch rated R movies?
dis surely helped me alot.

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Eh, my movie theaters not strict, the only time I got ID'ed was when I went to see Bruno (because it's really graphic)





If they don't let her buy the ticket, than just go in there real quick and buy it for her.








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It depends on the theater and who works there. What me and my friends do is pay for a ticket for a PG or PG13 movie then throw away the stubs and go to the movie we actually want to see. Then if people hassle us we say we threw the stubs away and our parents paid.
Options





Go with her


Have an older friend to take her


Lie about her age


Buy a ticket for a PG movie and then sneak to Orphan











But lying about her age is easier because it's not like they'll do a check on it.
lol I just buy a ticket to another movie and go to the rated r movie
You have to be 17 to BUY a Rated R movie ticket. Someone at least 17 has to buy it for her.
it just depends. a guy i went to school with always worked the late shift and would only charge people from our school like 2 dollars when it really cost 8.
Oh they shouldn't care i saw Bruno a few weeks ago (rated R) with two of my friends we are all 14 they didnt care
They won't let you in unless someone over 18 is at the ticket booth when you buy your ticket
If she has older friends to pay for her she'll be fine.
In CA. They will check ID. If she is not with a parent then she will not be let in! Why would you allow her to see such a bad movie anyway! I wouldn't allow my 14 year old to watch it. Then again she would be allowed to be by her/hisself at that age anyway!

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