15 Best Rated R Movies That You Should Watching Update 03/2024

Best Rated R Movies

Films with a R classification have had a smaller impact on the box office since its inception in the 1980s. R-rated films have a lower box office ceiling than PG-13 films, and hence Hollywood doesn’t typically back R-rated projects with the large budgets that accompany your traditional PG-13 franchise-starter. It’s still possible that some R-rated films can make a large impact, regardless of budget, by making an impression on the audience, resulting in increased ticket sales and positive word of mind.

It was Deadpool, the first R-rated superhero movie to compete against the glut of Marvel Cinematic Universe and DC Cinematic Universe endeavors, which frequently strive to reach $1 billion in ticket sales. Deadpool’s worldwide total of $780 million was a surprise to everyone. It was an R-rated success story, but it’s not the only one.

List of the top 20 highest grossing R-rated films of all time, ranked by domestic box office revenue, is below. Seeing the variety of content here is a tribute to how difficult it is to develop an R-rated film that generates a lot of money, and that’s what this list is all about.

1. The Passion of the Christ (2004)

The Passion of the Christ (2004)

An NC-17 rating for Mel Gibson’s brutal depiction of Jesus Christ’s killing would have been appropriate, but the film’s success was propelled by an aggressive grassroots campaign targeting churchgoers across the country.

2. Deadpool (2016)

Even more impressive is the fact that Deadpool was released in February, a month that isn’t known for launching blockbusters. All expectations were met or exceeded by the film.

3. American Sniper (2014)

American Sniper (2014)

After a limited release in December, Clint Eastwood’s film on real-life marksman Chris Kyle really took off in January when it went wide.

4. It (2017)

After its record-breaking first weekend, many knew this was going to be massive. Due to the success of Stranger Things, this Stephen King horror adaption outperformed Warner Brothers’ own superhero crossover event Justice League at the box office in its opening weekend.

5. The Matrix Reloaded (2003)

With a budget of more than $150 million, The Matrix Reloaded was one of the rare R-rated blockbusters that brought a lot of people to the theaters. Because of how Reloaded severely ruined the Matrix franchise, the trilogy ending The Matrix Revolutions, which came out six months later, only grossed a little over half of what Reloaded brought in.

6. The Hangover (2009)

The Hangover (2009)

$35 million Warner Bros. For studios hoping to get the kind of recurrent business they aspire for with comedies, The Hangover was a breakout success. It’s still the highest-grossing R-rated comedy of all time, nine years later.

7. The Hangover Part II (2011)

When it comes to domestically, The Hangover Part II surpassed its predecessor by more than $100 million. Considering the harsh reviews this movie received, it’s all the more remarkable—even though 2013’s The Hangover Part III fell victim to a Matrix Revolutions-like circumstance and only grossed $112 million domestically.

8. Beverly Hills Cop (1984)

It’s one of the few R-rated pictures to remain on this list for the longest period of time, and its $234 million domestic total is still outstanding today. Eddie Murphy’s star power helped make this a word-of-mouth sensation.

9. The Exorcist (1973)

The Exorcist (1973)

Even today, The Exorcist remains one of the scariest and most lucrative horror films of all time.

10. Logan (2017)

James Mangold and Hugh Jackman were finally permitted to go full R-rated with Wolverine’s final farewell, and viewers reacted positively to the decision. An Oscar nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay was given to the film.

11. Ted (2012)

A raucous comedy about a talking bear, Ted, by Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane proved to be a huge hit with audiences throughout the world. It’s becoming a common trend on this list that the 2015 sequel Ted 2 was a major disappointment, grossing $300 million less than its predecessor.

12. Saving Private Ryan (1998)

Saving Private Ryan (1998)

Even though Steven Spielberg’s tribute to World War II heroes was snatched away from him at the Oscars, the film was an undeniable summer box office hit.

13. 300 (2007)

Cinematographer Zack Snyder’s 300 was a must-see film in the early 2000s for a specific demographic, packed with violence and sexuality yet presented in a painterly visual aesthetic that was unusual at the time.

14. Wedding Crashers (2005)

In this case, a normal comedy didn’t quite adapt to international audiences, but succeeded quite well in the United States. ” Wedding Crashers, starring Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn, was a hit, and it’s surprising that New Line Cinema didn’t follow up with a sequel.

15. Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)

Terminator 2 Judgment Day (1991)

He has crafted two of the best sequels in history and while Aliens did well at the box office, Terminator 2: Judgment Day was an event film in the 1990s.