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- adjective Of a motion picture, suitable only for adults.
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Examples
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“I don’t think it’s exactly what you would call R-rated,” I replied and he really laughed.
Rain V. C. Andrews 2001
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“I don’t think it’s exactly what you would call R-rated,” I replied and he really laughed.
Rain V. C. Andrews 2001
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Both casinos and R-rated movies are apparently more likely to be frequented by secular, not religious, Americans.
American Grace Robert D. Putnam 2010
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This year's breakout summer hit film, Bridesmaids, was an R-rated comedy written by and starring women.
K. Sujata: Tearing Down the Celluloid Ceiling K. Sujata 2011
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This year's breakout summer hit film, Bridesmaids, was an R-rated comedy written by and starring women.
K. Sujata: Tearing Down the Celluloid Ceiling K. Sujata 2011
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In second place, the R-rated comedy "Bad Teacher" from Sony Corp.'s Columbia Pictures exceeded studio expectations to earn $31 million over the weekend, according to early estimates.
Pixar Wins Again With 'Cars' Movie Michelle Kung 2011
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I kinda hated the film review of course, but I have no qualms with an R-rated adult-driven genre picture opening well enough to be profitable.
Scott Mendelson: Weekend Box Office: What the Massive Opening of The Lion King 3D Really Means for 3D and the Popularity of the Theatrical Experience Scott Mendelson 2011
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This year's breakout summer hit film, Bridesmaids, was an R-rated comedy written by and starring women.
K. Sujata: Tearing Down the Celluloid Ceiling K. Sujata 2011
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I kinda hated the film review of course, but I have no qualms with an R-rated adult-driven genre picture opening well enough to be profitable.
Scott Mendelson: Weekend Box Office: What the Massive Opening of The Lion King 3D Really Means for 3D and the Popularity of the Theatrical Experience Scott Mendelson 2011
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I kinda hated the film review of course, but I have no qualms with an R-rated adult-driven genre picture opening well enough to be profitable.
Scott Mendelson: Weekend Box Office: What the Massive Opening of The Lion King 3D Really Means for 3D and the Popularity of the Theatrical Experience Scott Mendelson 2011
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