The Motion Picture Association of America's (MPAA) film-rating system is used in the United States and its territories to rate a film's suitability for certain audiences, based on its content. The MPAA rating system is a voluntary scheme that is not enforced by law; films can be exhibited without a rating, though many theaters refuse to exhibit non-rated or NC-17 rated films. Non-members of MPAA may also submit films for rating. Other media (such as television programs and video games) may be rated by other entities. The MPAA rating system is one of various motion picture rating systems that are used to help parents decide what films are appropriate for their children.

R. Rated is an American comedy variety TV show consisting of five, half-hour episodes which aired in August 1999, Fridays at midnight on WFLD Fox 32, and featured film and video shorts from sketch comedy troupes, theater companies, musicians, stand-up comics and other independent film and video makers.