Yes, 17 is the legal age for purchasing R-rated movie tickets in the U.S. I just did a Google search for it. The next rating up -- the strongest rating -- is NC-17 (absolutely no one 17 or under is admitted, even with a parent/guardian). So, it seems to follow that 17 would be the age for purchasing R-rated movie tickets.
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If you are of age, you can go to an R rated movie alone with friends or with your parent(s), however, a responsible parent would not take an underage child to a movie that was R rated. This is the main reason movies are rated, for children, teens and adults.
Yes. However the parent must need to go in the theater with you. If he/she buys it and leaves they will either give you a refund or make you choose another movie.
You have to have a parent or guardian with you. It is always best to let the adult buy the tickets. Then have fun at the movies.
In the USA, the following rule applies: If you are under the age of 17, the law requires a parent or adult age 21 or older to be with the 17 year old through the entire movie. Even a written note of "permission" from an adult (age 21 or over) does not change the law.
Yes, because you are with someone 18 or older.
In order to see an R-rated movie in the United States, you must either be 17 years old or go with someone who is 18 or older and buys your ticket. In most instances, a 17 year old person cannot buy a ticket for somebody under 17.
Fandango and Cineamark.