R-rated

American  

[ahr-rey-tid] / ˈɑrˌreɪ tɪd /

adjective

1. (of a motion picture) suitable for those under 17 years of age only when accompanied by an adult.

2. mature, adult, or vulgar: R-rated jokes.

   R-rated language;

   R-rated jokes.

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Etymology

Origin of R-rated

First recorded in 1965–70; R ³ ( def. ) + rate ¹ ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

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R-rated

For “Over Your Dead Body,” he teams with producer David Leitch, whose 87North shingle specializes in R-rated action-comedies like “Nobody” and “Violent Night.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 24, 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

There’s also interest in R-rated comedies, horror and stories that appeal to Middle America.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2025

Boaz, at least, was busy trying to tell a bunch of middle schoolers off for attempting to see an R-rated movie without their parents.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny