Study: Most Americans Fine with Under 15s Watching R-Rated Deadpool 3
Posted: July 11th, 2024 Categories: Movies Author: Simon Ward
As excitement builds for the R-rated movie Deadpool & Wolverine, geek merchandise retailer Merchoid surveyed 3,000 Americans to get their thoughts on R-rated movies and when kids should be allowed to watch them.
With all the buzz about parents potentially taking their children to see this R-rated superhero flick, our survey asks about the opinions and attitudes surrounding this hot topic. Get ready for some surprising insights!
Headline Findings
- Survey of 3,000 Americans: Assessed attitudes toward R-rated films and age appropriateness.
- 56% of respondents would take someone under 17 to see Deadpool & Wolverine.
- Average age deemed appropriate for watching R-rated movies is 14.9 years.
- Concerns about R-rated content: Sexual content tops the list as most concerning for children
- Parental beliefs: 48% believe R-rated movies can negatively impact a child’s behavior and attitudes.
State-by-State: Average Age Considered Appropriate for R-Rated Movies
We asked our respondents which age is appropriate for watching R-rated movies. Our survey reveals intriguing state-by-state differences - explore the map to see where your state stands!
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As illustrated in the map, South Carolinians set the lowest age at 11 years, while Delaware residents believe 17 years is more suitable. On average, Americans thought 14.9 years is appropriate to watch an R-rated movie.
More Findings
The survey not only asked about opinions on the appropriate age for watching R-rated movies but also uncovered interesting trends and preferences regarding R-rated content and popular franchises.
On average, respondents reported that they first watched an R-rated movie at the age of 11.4 years old.
R-Rated Content That Americans Find Concerning for Under 17s
Regarding concerns about R-rated content for viewers under 17, the majority of people found sexual content the most concerning (77%), followed by gore (58%) and drug use (57%). Strong language was the least concerning, with only 16% of respondents expressing worry over it.
- Sexual Content - 77%
- Gore - 58%
- Drug Use - 57%
- Violence - 50%
- Political ideologies - 20%
- Strong Language - 16%
Next R-Rated Franchise
When asked which franchises they would most like to see made into an R-rated movie, the top choices were Resident Evil (49%), The Witcher (40.3%) and Mortal Kombat (40.1%). Power Rangers was the least popular choice, with only 12.5% wanting an R-rated version.
- Resident Evil - 49%
- The Witcher - 40%
- Mortal Kombat - 40%
- Game of Thrones - 34%
- Star Wars - 29%
- Jurassic Park - 27%
- James Bond - 25%
- The Hunger Games - 17%
- Lord of the Rings - 17%
- Transformers - 14%
- Power Rangers - 12.5%
Methodology
We conducted an online survey of 3,000 adults, carefully selected to represent a balanced mix of age, gender, and geography. To ensure our sample accurately reflects the population, we used internal data sources for comprehensive population data. Our approach involved a two-step process: first, we employed stratified sampling to capture diverse demographic groups, and then we applied post-stratification weighting to fine-tune the results for representativeness.
