Why Is Materialists Rated R? Parent’s Guide & Rating Explained

Materialists revolve around the life of a New York City matchmaker named Lucy. Things turn upside down for her when she finds herself stuck between a perfect match and a flawed former lover. With the premiere of the film approaching fast, fans have been curious to know the reason behind it not being suitable for kids. So, why is Materialists rated R?

Here is everything you need to know about the Motion Picture Rating and parental guide to the romantic comedy-drama.

Here’s why Materialists was Rated R and isn’t suitable for kids to watch

Materialists will hit the silver screens tomorrow, June 13, 2025. As fans gear up to catch the much-awaited romantic flick, the Motion Picture Rating or the MPA ended up leaving them confused. Materialists is rated R by the Motion Picture Association. As the film is a romantic comedy, the adult rating was bound to leave fans shocked and curious.

Usually, rom-coms do not receive an adult rating and will mostly be suitable to watch for every section of the audience, including kids. The films that mostly fall under this category are action adventures, superhero dramas, or erotic and psychological thrillers. This includes popular films like Joker, Babygirl, Deadpool, Eyes Wide Shut, and the Fifty Shades of Grey franchise.

However, Materialist’s parents’ guide on IMDb disclosed the truth behind the tough rating. The film ended up receiving an R rating due to its language and brief sexual material. While there are no violent or gore scenes, the film has moderate profanity. Further, it has mild Sex & Nudity, Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking, and Frightening & Intense Scenes.

Some of the popular R-rated romantic comedies are When Harry Met Sally, There’s Something About Mary, Bridget Jones’s Diary, and many others. While rom-coms might be suitable for a kids’ watch, some films tend to include minor nudity or profanity. Parents won’t prefer exposing their kids to such scenes. Thus, many rom-coms end up receiving an R rating to remain on the safe side.

Materialists feature Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, Pedro Pascal, and many others in key roles.

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