If a 15-year-old has a big role in an R-rated movie, could they attend the premiere of said movie, or would they still be restricted from seeing it?

crotalus77

Persons under seventeen are not permitted without a parent or guardian. http://www.mpaa.org/FlmRat_Ratings.asp Jul 30 07, 8:37 PM

star_gazer

So they would just go with their Mom or Dad. Jul 30 07, 9:18 PM

MonkeyOnALeash

Premieres are exempt from any restrictions. Jul 30 07, 9:42 PM

kyleisalive

I remember watching an interview of Dakota Fanning a year or two ago where she stated that she went to see the premiere of her movie 'Man on Fire' but she didn't really understand all of it. I'm not sure if she was with her parents or not (though I'm assuming it's something that they would expect considering their school-aged daughter is in the film). Jul 30 07, 11:38 PM

missmuumuu

I always assumed that the film ratings are simply guidelines. I don't think they are laws...in the U.S. anyway...and that it is left to the discretion of the theater company on how strictly to adhere to the recommendations. It's not like selling alcohol or cigarettes to minors, which is actually against the law. Of course we all hope that parents everywhere are mindful of what their children are watching. I have a 16 yr old son who is not allowed to go to R rated movies. But I am sure a 15 yr old actor would be able to attend his own movie premiere (and probably get paid for going!) Jul 31 07, 2:27 AM

star_gazer

Worst comes to worst, the kid can always rent the DVD. Jul 31 07, 4:00 AM

MonkeyOnALeash

Hollywood/New York Premiers are INVITATIONAL and therefore no such restrictions are in place. Jul 31 07, 6:55 PM

guilmon3

On that note, star_gazer, can a minor rent an unrated movie? Are there even restrictions to renting? Jul 31 07, 9:01 PM