How can a film rated “R” (Restricted) in the United States be classified in the “13 and over” and even “Visa général” (For all) category in Québec?
In the United States, there is no legislation governing film classification. Ratings are established by the Motion Picture Association (MPA), an organization representing the movie industry, for the sole purpose of informing parents. There are no legal obligations attached to the ratings so that viewers are free to abide by them or not. Therefore, an “R” rating suggests that access be limited to persons 17 and over, or that children under 17 be accompanied by an adult. Children can be admitted in a movie theatre, or buy or rent a film, without the presence or authorization of an adult whether they are 7, 8, 13 or 15 years old. So, as you see, an “R” rating does not mean that a film is forbidden to children and adolescents. Note: In Québec, ratings are established by the Régie du cinéma and have force of law. Classification is not meant only to inform. When a film is rated “13 and over”, a child under that age cannot be admitted unless accompanied by an adult. For films rated “16 and ov
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