NC-17 - Urban Dictionary

Skip to main content NC-17 Listen to pronunciation Share definition The mark of the beast. A movie rated NC-17 will get very little publicity and not make it onto many screens. This rating hinders a director's creative talent. He must decide: Do I sacrifice art (NC-17) for money (R)? Very few directors make the right decision. Requiem for a Dream by Darren Aronofsky was rated NC-17 and did poor at the box office. However, the decision made by him to keep it at the rating is a respectable one in that the movie very properly showcases the horrors of drug abuse in disturbing ways. by LambofSlayer August 25, 2005 Flag Get the NC-17 mug.

NC-17

Listen to pronunciation Share definition Rating foisted on independent films that the MPAA wants to squash, thereby ensuring minimal exposure and even fewer opportunities to be seen. Afflicted movies usually include minimal sex, nudity or violence, but in no way rival such R rated flicks as Kill Bill, Vol. 1 and Jerry Maguire. L.I.E. and Kids by Lyrric January 14, 2004 Flag Get the NC-17 mug.

NC-17

Listen to pronunciation Share definition The highest MPAA age rating, given to films containing strong, or explicit adult content. NC-17 means no children aged 17 or under are admitted to a film given the rating. The film was rated NC-17. by iamnotmyself May 11, 2022 Flag Get the NC-17 mug.

NC-17

Listen to pronunciation Share definition A movie rating that most people don't even know about as it gets very little publicity and profit due to their sexual and violent nature. Many movies will try to tone down the content of their films in order to avoid this rating. In fact, there have been many famous movies that did this including: Sausage Party, American Pie, South Park: Bigger, Longer, Uncut, and lots more. However, there are still some movies that refuse to tone down their content in which they will have as much creative freedom as they want .Here are some NC-17 movies that all you adults can watchSwearnet: The Movie Blue is the Warmest Colour Showgirls The Evil Dead Killer Joe Here are some NC-17 movies that all you adults can watchSwearnet: The Movie Blue is the Warmest Colour Showgirls The Evil Dead Killer Joe by Dubiks May 15, 2019 Flag Get the NC-17 mug. More random definitions © 1999-2025 Urban Dictionary ®

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