R-rated
Americanadjective
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(of a motion picture) suitable for those under 17 years of age only when accompanied by an adult.
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mature, adult, or vulgar: R-rated jokes.
R-rated language;
R-rated jokes.
Etymology
Origin of R-rated
First recorded in 1965–70; R 3 ( def. ) + rate 1 ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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The Universal Pictures film’s haul outperformed studio expectations of a $117-million domestic opening and set a record for the highest-grossing opening weekend for a live-action or R-rated film so far this year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 19, 2026
Amazon MGM's other recent efforts have included Melania, about the US First Lady, and the R-rated thriller Crime 101, with the forthcoming Masters of the Universe set for release in June.
From BBC ● Mar. 23, 2026
But every original PG-13 or R-rated movie like “Sinners” that gets adults to theaters without their children feels like a miracle.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 22, 2025
The original may have been R-rated and extraordinarily violent, but it also has its own action figure line.
From Salon ● Nov. 12, 2025
In second grade, my mom took me to the theater to see R-rated films like Rain Man and Cocktail.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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