The Motion Picture Association (MPA) normally stamps an R-rating on movies with strong language, violence, and sexual content. Alongside G, PG, PG-13, and NC-17, R is among the ratings classifications that have been used since the collapse of the Hay’s Code. The goal is to help parents decide what’s appropriate for kids to watch. Understandably, studios hate the R-rating as an adults-only audience means lesser box office returns.

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