R-rated

[ ahr-rey-tid ]

adjective

(of a motion picture) suitable for those under 17 years of age only when accompanied by an adult.
mature, adult, or vulgar: R-rated language; R-rated jokes.

Origin of R-rated

First recorded in 1965–70; R³ + rate¹ + -ed²

As Americans, we still have a right to air both our dirty laundry and our R-rated films.
Should the U.S. Really Pay a Kim’s Ransom? | Kevin Bleyer | December 21, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
And the next film I saw you in was the very first R-rated film I saw in theaters: Crimson Tide.
Viggo Mortensen Talks ‘The Two Faces of January,’ Blasts Fox News and Israel’s ‘State Terrorism’ | Marlow Stern | September 27, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
The stars of the R-rated sex comedy discuss everything from sex tapes and staying in shape to period-tracking apps.
Cameron Diaz and Jason Segel on ‘Sex Tape,’ Awkward Sexual Positions, and High-Fiving in Bed | Marlow Stern | July 14, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
The love scene was just a sex dream—explaining a bit why it was so over the top, like an R-rated telenovela.
Inside True Blood’s Steamy Gay Sex Scene | Kevin Fallon | June 30, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
It is very R-rated, and Vince Vaughn is going to be great in the movie.
Dave Franco Uncut: The Actor on ’22 Jump Street,’ ‘The Room,’ and His Bro’s Nude Instagrams | Marlow Stern | June 13, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST

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