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Why is NC-17 bad?
CORNISH: Oh, and he’s sadistic, and there are some graphic violent and sexual content. So the movie won an NC-17 rating. That means no one 17 or under will be admitted into a theater showing “Killer Joe,” and it means some theater chains won’t even play the film.
What’s the difference between NC-17 and R?
An NC-17 rating would bar those under 17 from viewing the film. An R-rating allows under 17s to attend a film with accompanying parent or adult guardian. The rating indicates the film contains adult activity, harsh language, intense graphic violence, drug abuse or nudity.
How bad does a movie have to be to be NC-17?
This rating just simply signals that the content is appropriate only for an adult audience (ages 18 and above). The majority of films rated NC-17 receive this rating due to their explicit sexual content.
What’s the highest grossing NC-17 movie of all time?
All Time Worldwide Box Office for NC-17 Movies
| Rank | Released | Movie |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2007 | Se jie |
| 2 | 1972 | Deep Throat |
| 3 | 2004 | La mala educación |
| 4 | 1995 | Showgirls |
What is the minimum age to see a NC-17 movie?
As with films rated R, the minimum age to see a NC-17 movie is 18 in some states. This rating process is entirely optional; no filmmaker is required to submit her film for a CARA rating.
Can a film be released without a rating system?
Filmmakers who do not submit their movies to the Rating Board are free to release their movie unrated or to apply any other rating system. They cannot use any of the above ratings, however, as they are trademarked.
What does it mean when a movie is rated inappropriate?
Some Material May Not Be Suitable For Children”: The Rating Board applies this rating when the members believe the film contains themes or content that parents may find inappropriate for younger children. The film can contain some profanity, violence or brief nudity, but only in relatively mild intensity.
How does the film rating board decide on ratings?
Members of the board view each film submitted for a rating, estimate the appropriate rating individually, discuss their thoughts as a group and vote on what rating the film should receive. The board also provides the producer of the film with an explanation of its decision, if the producer requests one.