R-rated
Not for children
R-rated describes movies restricted to viewers 17 and older unless accompanied by a parent or guardian—the second-most restrictive category in the U.S. film rating system.
The rating typically signals significant violence, sexual content, strong language, or adult themes.
Extended to anything similarly mature or explicit: The conversation got pretty R-rated after the kids went to bed.
Industry content evaluator
- restrictedLimited in scope
- parentalOf mothers and fathers
- guidanceAdvice for decisions
- theaterVenue for live drama
cinema · box-office · theatrical · release · certification · seventeen · accompanied · admission
Fully grown or developed
- adultMature person, legally responsible
- explicitClearly and directly expressed
- graphicVividly detailed or visual
- violentInvolving physical force
profanity · nudity · sexual · gore · blood · language · scenes · themes
Extreme fear or disgust
- slasherKnife-wielding horror villain
- thrillerSuspense-driven narrative genre
- actionProcess of doing
- comedyWork meant to amuse
Deadpool · Terminator · Matrix · Goodfellas · Halloween · franchise · sequel · blockbuster
MPAA
Industry content evaluator
- restrictedLimited in scope
- parentalOf mothers and fathers
- guidanceAdvice for decisions
theater · cinema · box-office · theatrical · release · certification · seventeen · accompanied · admission · warning
mature
Fully grown or developed
- adultMature person, legally responsible
- explicitClearly and directly expressed
- graphicVividly detailed or visual
violent · profanity · nudity · sexual · gore · blood · language · scenes · themes · disturbing
horror
Extreme fear or disgust
comedy · Deadpool · Terminator · Matrix · Goodfellas · Halloween · franchise · sequel · blockbuster · indie
- censorshipbanned books, censored, banned, book banning, book bans
- content ratingsMPAA, content warning, content filter, age gate, parental guidance
- age limitsage limit, age requirement, age threshold, age restriction, age of majority
- screen intimacynude scene, sex scene, love scene, nudity, bedroom scene
- media genresadventure, comedy, action, documentary, horror
R-ratedfamily-friendly
Suitable for all ages
kid-friendly · wholesome · innocent · clean · sanitized