This September, as we slip into the spooky season and embrace everything strange and magical, audiences can expect to see a seasonal sequel in cinemas. The film – from director Susanne Bier – is Practical Magic 2, and it reunites former cast members Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman for more fun and frolics of the supernatural kind.
Describing the new movie, Warner Bros. said: “Practical Magic 2 returns to a world steeped in moonlit mischief and powerful ancestral magic, as the Owens sisters must confront the dark curse that threatens to unravel their family once and for all in a must-see cinematic event of fun, magic and mayhem.”
When Practical Magic 2 arrives in cinemas expect it to be popular with audiences. The original film, which dates back to 1998, is a cult favourite and this new entry is likely to follow suit.
But when Practical Magic 2 lands in cinemas, will it be suitable for all? Can a family go and watch Practical Magic 2 in theatres?
Let’s take a look at the rating.
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Practical Magic UK age rating
In the UK, Practical Magic 2 has been awarded a ‘12A’ certificate by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC). The film has received this rating for “threat, violence, injury detail, sex, language, (and) sexual violence references”
Providing some further background on the level of violence and sex references, the BBFC said: “Scenes include people being stabbed in a fantastical context and a woman’s head being slammed against a wall; however, the impact is not seen”, while “occasional moderate comic sex references include innuendo and an allusion to people sending nude photographs. A couple is seen kissing in bed, before it is implied they have sex off-screen.”
In the UK, if a movie is given a ‘12A’ certificate it means the film is deemed most suitable for audiences aged 12 or over. However, anyone under the age of 12 can view a ‘12A’ in UK cinemas, as long as they are accompanied by a parent or adult guardian.
So, if you wish to watch Practical Magic in a UK cinema along with your family, then you can. Just keep in mind the BBFC rating and consider whether the youngest members of the family will be fine with a movie aimed at audiences aged 12 and above.
To help you decide, the original Practical Magic is rated ’12A’ in the UK. So if your family are fine with that movie, they should be OK with the sequel.
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Practical Magic 2 US age rating
In the US, Practical Magic 2 has been rated ‘PG-13’ by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPA). Practical Magic 2 has received this rating for some violent content, suggestive material and brief strong language.
In the US, if a movie is rated ‘PG-13’ it means it may contain material which is deemed inappropriate for children under the age of 13. Parents are therefore urged to be cautious before showing a ‘PG-13’ to pre-teen audiences.
Now that said, any one of any age can watch a ‘PG-13’ movie in a US cinema. The rating is there as guidance only.
So, if you’re family have their heart set on watching Practical Magic 2 in a US cinema, you just need to decide if the film will be fine for your youngest. If you’re unsure, maybe take a look at the original Practical Magic for additional guidance, as the original film from 1998 is also rated ‘PG-13’.
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