All movies screened in the Netherlands are rated by Kijkwijzer. Different rules apply per Kijkwijzer rating.
AL ('Alle Leeftijden')
The Kijkwijzer AL indicates that a movie does not contain any harmful images and is suitable for visitors of all ages.
6 years/9 years
Children are admitted to movies rated for 6 years and older and 9 years and older when accompanied by an adult.
Kijkwijzer warns about the possibility of scary and violent images. The responsibility and decision to see the movie anyway, lies with the parent/legal guardian. When children enter the cinema without an adult supervisor, they will be asked for their age. If it turns out that someone is younger than 6 years or 9 years old, access to the movie will be denied.
12 years/14 years
Children are admitted to movies rated for 12 years and older and 14 years and older when accompanied by an adult.
Kijkwijzer warns about the possibility of harmful images. The responsibility and decision to see the movie anyway, lies with the parent/legal guardian. When children enter the cinema without an adult supervisor, they will be asked for their age. If it turns out that someone is younger than 12 years or 14 years old, access to the movie will be denied.
16 years/18 years
Pathé strictly adheres to the law on the age rating of 16 years and 18 years. Exceptions to this law are never made. For movies with a Kijkwijzer of 16 and 18 you must be at least 16 years old*. When in doubt about the visitor's age, identification will be requested for movies with this rating.
❗ If a visitor is younger than 16 years and/or cannot show valid identification, access will be denied. There will be no refund when access is denied.
It is not possible to visit a screening with a 16 or 18 rating when accompanied by a parent who does meet the age rating. Always bring a valid ID. Pathé accepts a passport, identity card, driver's license or a residence permit as a valid ID. Other cards or documents are invalid forms of identification.
*If a movie has a Kijkwijzer for 18 years, the movie is accessible to visitors aged 16 and over. However, it is strongly advised to judge for yourself whether the movie is suitable for you.
You can find more information about the classifications at Kijkwijzer.
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