What is the age rating of A Haunting in Venice?

With the spooky season now upon us, and Halloween on the horizon in the not-too-distant future, audiences will be seeing a number of creepy, kooky, mysterious, and spooky movies hitting cinemas and streaming services over the coming weeks. One of these movies, which will be heading to the big screen very shortly, is A Haunting in Venice.

Directed by Kenneth Branagh, A Haunting in Venice is the latest entry in the Hercule Poirot movie series. The film sees Branagh reprise the role of the iconic Belgium detective, alongside a cast which includes Michelle Yeoh, Jamie Dornan, and Tina Fey.

A Haunting in Venice is a murder-mystery movie, which delves into the macabre. The film hits UK and US cinemas on September 15th, and sees Hercule Poirot investigating the murder of a guest at a séance.

With A Haunting in Venice being more of a supernatural affair than any of the previous Poirot movies, you may be wondering if it will be appropriate for all audiences. You could also be asking the question, what is the age rating of A Haunting in Venice?

In the US, A Haunting in Venice has been given a ‘PG-13’ rating by the Motion Picture Association (MPA). The MPA has awarded A Haunting in Venice a ‘PG-13’ rating because the movie contains some strong violence, disturbing images and certain thematic elements.

In the US, anyone can view a ‘PG-13’ rated movie at the cinema, however parents of young children are urged to be cautious. With a ‘PG-13’ movie, some material may be inappropriate for children under the age of 13.

In the UK, A Haunting in Venice has been awarded a ’12A’ certificate by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC). The BBFC has awarded A Haunting in Venice a ’12A’ due to moderate threat, violence, and suicide references.

With a ’12A’ certificate movie, the film is aimed at audiences who are aged 12-years-old or over. However, anyone below the age of 12 can watch a ’12A’, as long as they are accompanied by a parent or adult guardian.

So, back to the question above, is A Haunting in Venice appropriate for all audiences?

Well, according to the censors, A Haunting in Venice is most suitable for teens and above, but the movie can be watched by audiences of any age. Parents who are unsure about the film may wish to check it out before showing their young children.

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