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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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
Beyond these big productions, studio executives said they are also interested in family films, R-rated comedies, the ever-popular horror genre and stories that appeal to Middle America.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 27, 2025
Being 11 years old in 2005, I was not part of the R-rated moviegoing public when “Brokeback” first hit theaters.
From Salon • Jun. 21, 2025
He does know it suddenly makes sense why parents don’t want their kids watching R-rated movies—his imagination’s running wild.
From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone
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