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Are children who act in rated R movies allowed to watch it?
An R-rating on a movie means children under the age of 17 can get in only with a parent or guardian who is over the age of 21. But some theaters are tightening their rules. Children under the age of six are not allowed into R-rated movies at Regal Cinemas, even when they’re accompanied by an adult.
Is Titanic OK for 8 year old?
It’s the epic Titanic sinking scene that may make this movie too intense for younger kids. The fact that this is based on a historical event may be too intense for sensitive children, but mature kids fascinated with the Titanic will find it compelling to watch.
Is it possible for a child to act in movies?
Even then, it is only in very specific cases. Children are no different and have a lower threshold for exhaustion. Acting can be emotionally and mentally draining. If a child can only work for a certain amount of time, make sure the director and the 1st AD are on the same page as far as when your child talent is actually needed on set.
Why don’t they let kids watch horror movies in theaters?
What generally happens is that the parents are asked to make that choice. Often they just don’t allow the kid to see the movie until old enough, although horror movies that are gory (and the child saw the practical effects on set, so they can tell it is all fake) don’t really have content that would shock the under-age actor.
Can a 12-year-old go to a PG-13 movie?
And still others that are so strict, they won’t let 12-year-olds into PG-13 films. As for the child star, normally the premier screening is a private event, so the theater doesn’t really have a say at all about who is in attendance or not. What generally happens is that the parents are asked to make that choice.
What are the rules for hiring a child actor?
Every producer and filmmaker should read and know the rules before hiring a child actor. Here is a cheat sheet, but make sure you know the rules well in advance of your shoot. They ALL have to have at least one hour of recreation time on set. They all must have at least a half hour meal break.