The bulk of our
market is for G,
PG and PG-13
movies.
Occasionally,
we schedule an
R-rated movie.
Anyone under 17
years of age
will be required
to have a parent
or adult
guardian present
at R-rated movie.
We are aware
that some
theater chains
are
experimenting
with less
restrictive
policies and
allowing teens
to attend with
explicit
permission from
a parent. We
respect their
decision, but we
disagree.
Please be aware
that the
mainstream
theater trade
organization
opposes less
restrictive policies
as inconsistent
with the purpose
of the rating
system.
You should also
be aware that
films with an
R-rating are
generally
considered to
have more
objectionable
content than
would have been
usual for an
R-rated movie a
decade ago.
Audiences have
grown a little
more accepting
of adult content
over the years,
and some content
that might have
merited an
R-rating a
decade ago may
be rated PG-13
today. This
means that an
R-rated film
clearly deserves
that rating.
Our policy is
not just for the
protection of
our children and
teens, but is
also a courtesy
extended to our
adult audience.
We believe that
allowing
un-chaperoned
moviegoers 16
and under to
attend an
R-rated film is
a discourtesy
to the adult
audience.
For all of these
reasons, we
believe in
enforcing the
MPAA guidelines.
Thank you for
your
understanding.
If you wish your
16 or younger
child to attend
an R-rated film
at Eagle
Theater, we
invite you to
attend with
them.
We will continue
to monitor the
policies of
other theaters,
and review this
policy
periodically.
