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EmmaRiddle · 08-17-2006, 11:41 AM

Back in May, the British Board of Film Classifications announced that 'Driving Lessons', starring Rupert Grint, was to receive a 15 certificate, meaning that if you are below that age, you will not be permitted to see the film in cinemas in the UK. The reasons cited for this decision included "strong language".

The Motion Picture Association of America has now given 'Driving Lessons' a PG-13 certificate, meaning that anyone below that anyone below that age must be accompanied by an adult, in order to see the film in the US. The reasons stated for this rating include "language, sexual content and some thematic material."

Additionally the movie will also be shown on ITV1 as a part of the British station's autumn line-up, though no exact date has been announced yet.

UPDATE: The Irish Film Censors Office has announced that 'Driving Lessons' will get a 15A certificate in Ireland, meaning anyone below that age must be accompanied by an adult in order to see the movie. Interestingly, the film runs at 98 minutes in the UK, but only 87 minutes in Ireland.

'Driving Lessons' will be released in the UK on September 8th and on October 13th in the US.

Source: Harry Potter Fan Zone & RupertGrint.net

OtterySt.Catchpole · 08-21-2006, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Emma"ZOMG!I need my Tardis"Riddle

Back in May, the British Board of Film Classifications announced that 'Driving Lessons', starring Rupert Grint, was to receive a 15 certificate, meaning that if you are below that age, you will not be permitted to see the film in cinemas in the UK. The reasons cited for this decision included "strong language".

The Motion Picture Association of America has now given 'Driving Lessons' a PG-13 certificate, meaning that anyone below that anyone below that age must be accompanied by an adult, in order to see the film in the US. The reasons stated for this rating include "language, sexual content and some thematic material."

So essentially they're saying American kids age faster than kids in the UK? 0_O I know there's a time zone difference ...

*Teddy & Otty enter a time warp*

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Originally Posted by Emma"Mistress of Time & Space"Riddle

UPDATE: Interestingly, the film runs at 98 minutes in the UK, but only 87 minutes in Ireland.

o_0 More time anomalies ... dude ... time runs faster in Ireland ...

As long as I get all 98 minutes of Rupert ... I'm not complaining ... *Teddy and Ottery travel to the future* Dude no time to wait ... this movie's so going to r0x0r and I want to watch the Season Premiere of Grey's Anatomy ... OMG! I'm the next president? And Cherry coke is the new popular fad ...

EstherGreenwood · 08-21-2006, 12:31 PM

I have one question. How is the... fiscalization in theatres over UK and the US regarding the PG ratings? Because over here, I remember once going to the theatre to watch "House on Haunted Hill", that was rated PG-16 I think, and I was like 14 at the time and had no problem getting in. And it happens everywhere, there's no proper fiscalization and teens sometimes end up watching movies that are rated way above their age. Which is not necessarly a bad thing, since I think that with the proper maturity people should be allowed access to anything suited. I was just curious, though, with all this PG ratings over DL and everything. I can't wait until it opens in Portugal (which will be a bit later than in the UK, as usual). Rupert is by far my favourite of the three and watching him in something different, slightly independent-ish and British is like bliss.

EmmaRiddle · 08-21-2006, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by EstherGreenwood

I have one question. How is the... fiscalization in theatres over UK and the US regarding the PG ratings? Because over here, I remember once going to the theatre to watch "House on Haunted Hill", that was rated PG-16 I think, and I was like 14 at the time and had no problem getting in. And it happens everywhere, there's no proper fiscalization and teens sometimes end up watching movies that are rated way above their age. Which is not necessarly a bad thing, since I think that with the proper maturity people should be allowed access to anything suited. I was just curious, though, with all this PG ratings over DL and everything. I can't wait until it opens in Portugal (which will be a bit later than in the UK, as usual). Rupert is by far my favourite of the three and watching him in something different, slightly independent-ish and British is like bliss.

It's different for each individual cinema, at least in the UK. I've been IDed twice for films and I have seen it done to other people. But I honestly think it comes down to the person at the ticket booth.

The difference between the UK and the US is that we only have 2 PG ratings, beyond that you MUST be a certain age to see a film otherwise you're not getting in, regardless of whether you're accompanied by someone who's over 18.