This is a list of the highest-grossing R-rated films. An R-rated film is a film that has been assessed as having material which may be unsuitable for children under the age of 17 by the Motion Picture Association; the MPA writes "Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian". The R-rating applies to the United States, with similar ratings given in other countries such as 18A in

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and 15 or 18 in the United Kingdom.

Highest-grossing R-rated films

The following is the top 50 highest grossing R-rated films of all time. Only ''Joker'' sits along the highest grossing films of all time. 2003 has the most films in the top 50 with 4 films.

Highest-grossing R-rated animated films

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and other adult animated films who were not rated are not listed, for them see List of highest-grossing adult animated films. 2016 is the most frequent year with two films, 61.9% of films were released after

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Highest-grossing R-rated films by year

Timeline of highest-grossing R-rated films

At least nine films have held the record of highest-grossing R-rated film at a certain time. ''The Godfather'' is the only R-rated film to become the highest-grossing film irrespective of the rating.

Top 25 highest grossing R-rated film series and franchises

Some of the listed franchises have also released films with other ratings. Only R-rated films are included here. A franchise must have at least two R-rated films to be listed.

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