R-rated

Meaning

Adjective

• Of a motion picture, having an "R rating" from one more motion picture rating authorities, typically meaning it is suitable only for adults.
• Of a motion picture, having an "R rating" from the Motion Picture Association (MPA), meaning it is suitable only for adults.
• Not suitable for children, especially due to involving excessive sexual, violent, or rude content

Origin

• R + rated. The R-rating (short for restricted) is part of the rating scale used by the U.S. film rating authority Motion Picture Association (MPA) or similar rating scales used by authorities in some other countries.