Children actors in R-Rated films [duplicate]

When a children appear in a movie that has a scene or two depicting sexuality (R rated material), is it the norm to let these children know what kind of movie they are participating in? Or are they kept in the dark until they grow up and find out?

What if they wanted to see the movies they acted in? Are they even allow to watch the full R-rated film they helped make?

Is there any kind of formality or agreement between the child and the movie/TV-show producers/directors, in which the child's approval is obtained? Or is it the parent's approval that counts?

Case in point: In the movie Ken Park (2002), we see a little girl watching something inappropriate on TV (maybe she was not really watching anything, and they edited it out like that), but the whole movie is R rated and is inappropriate for ages below 18 to watch. Does the actress child know what kind of movie is she in?

Best Answer

Larme's linked question (in comments) provides most of the answer here (although kids in sexually themed films wouldn't be exposed to the sexual parts of the film, it's just wildly inappropriate).

It's seems reasonable to assume that the children wouldn't be on set when the adult sections of the movie is filmed and it's up to their parents/guardians when/if they see the final product (and they probably wouldn't until they reach the age of maturity).

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Are children who act in R-rated movies allowed to see them?

It is therefore somewhat subjective. To sum up, it may appear rather puzzling, but children (and any underage actor) who act in R-rated productions should not watch the film when it's done. They should abide by the same regulatory system as the rest of the population to ensure their own wellbeing.

How R-rated movies affect kids?

R-rated movies portray violence and other behaviors deemed inappropriate for children under 17 year of age. A new study finds one more reason why parents should not let their kids watch those movies: adolescents who watch R-rated movies are more likely to try alcohol at a young age.

What is the most kid friendly Rated R movie?

R rated movies children can watch

The Shawshank Redemption (1994) R | 142 min | Drama. ...
The Silence of the Lambs (1991) R | 118 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller. ...
Case 39 (2009) R | 109 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller. ...
127 Hours (2010) ...
Let Me In (I) (2010) ...
The Rock (1996) ...
Shutter Island (2010) ...
Sucker Punch (2011)

Has Disney done an R-rated movie?

Down and Out in Beverly Hills made history as Disney's first R-rated film! Of course this was produced under the Touchstone umbrella (to this day Disney has not released an R-rated movie from its own Studio).

20 Movies That Seem Like They're For Kids (But Really Aren't)

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