rated R
Not for children
Rated R is a film classification indicating restricted content—violence, sexual material, strong language, or drug use that makes the movie unsuitable for children.
In the U.S. system, anyone under 17 requires an accompanying adult.
The phrase extends beyond cinema to describe anything with adult content: His comedy routine was definitely rated R.
- matureFully grown or developed
- mature audiencesAge-restricted viewership category
- restrictedLimited in scope
- explicitClearly and directly expressed
- adultMature person, legally responsible
adult content · violence · profanity · strong language · nudity · gore · bloody · graphic · viewer discretion · censored · parental · parental guidance · warning · theater · cinema · uncut · language · sexual
- screen intimacynude scene, sex scene, love scene, nudity, bedroom scene
- disclaimerswarning, fine print, notice, terms of use, waiver
rated RG-rated
Appropriate for children
all ages · unrated · unrestricted · NC-17
rated Rfamily-friendly
Suitable for all ages
kid-friendly · wholesome · family entertainment · sanitized · squeaky-clean