Skip to main content
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.
NC-17 by LambofSlayer August 25, 2005
NC-17 mug front
Get the NC-17 mug.
See more merch
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
NC-17 by Lyrric January 14, 2004
Related Words
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.
NC-17 by iamnotmyself May 11, 2022
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 watch

Swearnet: The Movie
Blue is the Warmest Colour
Showgirls
The Evil Dead
Killer Joe
Here are some NC-17 movies that all you adults can watch

Swearnet: The Movie
Blue is the Warmest Colour
Showgirls
The Evil Dead
Killer Joe
NC-17 by Dubiks May 15, 2019
A small piece of information. Derived from the word ken, used often in the scottish language and is synonymous with knowledge.
Person 1: "Hey I don't get this shit. How do you solve this problem?"
Person 2: "I got that one. Give me some kenlets on this assignment and I'll help you w/ that one."
kenlet by Norma Y. October 8, 2005
Word of the Day on July 13, 2026

I mean I guess bro

a word of expression to when you give up on comprehending someone's words of ignorance, stupidity, absurdity or are too exhausted to formulate a proper response.

Commonly seen in TikTok comment sections in replies to lazy attempts at humor, overconfidentally incorrect statement, or an over-the-top comment or when someone completely misses the mark on something.
"actually... incorrect statement, hope this helps!"
"I mean I guess bro"
Word of the Day on July 12, 2026

abandonware 

n. software that is no longer sold or supported by the original publisher / developer, often found as free downloads on the internet because it cannot be obtained elsewhere. Not legal, but often seen as morally acceptable because the company that made it is no longer selling the title, nor releasing it as freeware, therefore abandonware is "keeping the game alive", so to speak.
Doom II is not abandonware because id still sells it, while The Incredible Machine is not sold, therefore is abandonware.
abandonware by Spoom October 24, 2003
Word of the Day on July 11, 2026