Movies rated NC‑17 often face steep hurdles — limited theaters willing to show them, reduced advertising opportunities, and public hesitation. Yet, a handful of NC‑17 films defied those obstacles and ...

Before you hit play, read this. Whether you’re a parent, older sibling, or just a curious viewer, understanding ratings helps you protect your mind and your mood. PG, PG-13, R and NC-17. You’ve seen ...

Another year brings another NC-17 controversy at the movies. This time it’s for “Passages,” the acclaimed romance drama from Ira Sachs that earned strong reviews out of the Sundance Film Festival ...

Andrew Dominik’s “Blonde” is about to make its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival, which means moviegoers will finally get to find out why the Marilyn Monroe drama is rated NC-17. The rating ...