Why Is the Age Limit for Rated R Movies 17?

Question by Maddy S: why is the age limit for rated R movies 17?
i need the answer FAST im in school right now and writing a paper on it

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Answer by Mike J
Cuz they figure that by 17 we’ve already done all the stuff that is in the movie to make it R rated.

Answer by Edmond
because there is no other benefit of turning seventeen other than that
the gov. probably just makes 17 year olds feel special

not to mention, the people who make the movie get more money if the age limit is lowered

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