You might want to wait until the geds are in bed before going through this list of great titles to stream. Here are the very best movies and shows with an R rating, intended for audiences over 17 or with parental guidance.

A Maori family survives in an alienating Auckland in this raw, tragic drama

Once Were Warriors (1994)

A middle age crisis leads to a star finding her spark in this insightful comedy

Being Julia (2004)

A pleasant mix of comedy and coming-of-age that may or may not leave you in tears

My Old Ass (2024)

Put the kids to bed before you go through this list of great titles to stream. These are the very best movies and shows with a TV-MA ratings, intended for mature audiences only. 

TV-MA

A serial killer is taken down by the sound of their voice in this intriguing crime drama

Voice

A novel and daring action comedy that plays on Asian American stereotypes

Interior Chinatown

Two sisters shift the balance of power in this Dune prequel series

Dune: Prophecy

Most audience members assume that PG-13 rating automatically indicates a show is not for adults, but you'd be surprised at how many excellent series can be enjoyed by the whole family, across generations. Here are the very best PG-13-rated movies and shows to stream.

PG-13

American socialite meets no nonsense governess in this delightful screwball comedy

Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day (2008)

A loving tribute to Reeve’s heroic true story as a dedicated thespian, family man, and disability rights activist 

Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story (2024)

A gamer with disability crafts a life and community in online roleplay in this unconventional, moving documentary

The Remarkable Life of Ibelin (2024)

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Not Rated

A brutal and harrowing exposé of the schoolwide abuse case that sparked outrage in Korea

Silenced (2011)

Friends separate at the border in this emotionally moving whodunit

Joint Security Area (2000)

A good supernatural thriller with heavy religious connotations

Evil

You might assume that TV-14 rating automatically indicates a film is not for adults, but you'd be surprised at how many cinematic masterpieces can be enjoyed by the whole family, across generations. Here are the very best TV-14 shows and movies to stream now.

TV-14

The shocking true story of a polygamist MI6 is brought to life in this riveting miniseries, starring his granddaughter no less 

Mrs Wilson

A playful seesaw of oddball comedy and crime mystery

Where’s Wanda?

Most audience members assume that PG rating automatically indicates a show for kids, but you'd be surprised at how many excellent series can be enjoyed by the whole family, across generations. Here are the very best PG-rated TV shows to stream now, whether alone or with the kids according to the MPAA standard.

A family moves to America in this bittersweet, semi-autobiographical drama

Avalon (1990)

An infinitely feel-good tribute to the man behind the most iconic movie music, from Superman to Star Wars and beyond

Music by John Williams (2024)

Kindness trumps all, including wild nature and dangerous robots, in this beautiful Dreamworks tearjerker 

The Wild Robot (2024)

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A gangster’s son finds a new way of living in this intense, piano-playing neo-noir

The Beat That My Heart Skipped (2005)

Art connects people through time and space in this short and sweet drama

Look Back (2024)

A team of exorcists uncover long hidden terrors in this ambitious folk horror film

Exhuma (2024)

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A small town’s big secrets unravel in this edge-of-your-seat murder mystery 

Safe

An elaborate Thai drama about the cost of going full Marie Kondo

Happy Old Year (2019)


There's great chemistry between the three mates in Man Like Mobeen, which hilariously parodies being Muslim in Britain.


Man Like Mobeen

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Unrated

Sharp and anxious, modern and socially claustrophobic, Shiva Baby is a gem

Shiva Baby (2021)

A cinematic achievement in the portrayal of the last wild beekeeper in Europe


Honeyland (2019)


A tender-hearted, romantic two-hander driven by incredible acting.


Blue Jay (2016)

If you're concerned that a TV-PG rating means a show is just for kids, think again. You'd be surprised at how many excellent series can be enjoyed by the whole family, across generations. Here are the very best PG-rated TV shows to stream now.

TV-PG

A religious cult runs this strange town in this eerie, terrifying thriller series

Save Me

Two kids fall in love with their sport (and maybe each other) in this charming coming-of-age series

Blue Box

A twisty moral drama exploding the myth of individualism

An Inspector Calls (2015)

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A family defends their boy in this understated domestic courtroom drama

The Winslow Boy (1999)

A mesmerizing Pixar-like film about pure, utter friendship

Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story (2024)

A fun and silly existential mini-series starring the famous tired egg yolk

Gudetama: An Eggcellent Adventure

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NC-17

A brazen, stylish twist to the classic murder mystery

Bad Education (2004)

A terrifying circus act straight from Alejandro Jodorowsky’s nightmares

Santa Sangre (1989)

A wartime spy falls for a collaborator in this erotic espionage drama

Lust, Caution (2007)

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TV-Y7

A wonderfully absurd story about a warhorse that moved away from battle and into the colorful world of music and magic

Centaurworld

A tenderly-illustrated fantasy adventure series that exudes the warmest energy

Hilda

A serene, mockumentary-style animated series that aims to get to know ghosts

City of Ghosts

An inspiring and hopeful look at the indigenous food sovereignty movement

Gather (2020)

A fantasy drama about a peculiar Brazilian town

Bacurau (2019)


You'll never see the people delivering you packages the same way.


Sorry We Missed You (2020)

Most audience members assume that if a movie is rated 12 by the MPAA standard, it automatically indicates it's for kids. But you'd be surprised at how many excellent series can be enjoyed by the whole family, across generations. Here are the very best 12-rated movies and shows to stream now.

Equal parts gorgeous and heartbreaking dance romance from Georgia

And Then We Danced (2020)


A tale of trauma and one of the most talked about movies on Netflix in 2020.


System Crasher (2019)

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TV-G

A refined teen musical series about pursuing your dreams amid grief

Julie and the Phantoms

A thrilling German mini-series about a junior analyst who causes a new financial crisis

Bad Banks

Street Food on Netflix is Unlike Any Other Cooking Show You've Seen

Street Food

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TV-Y

The classic anime that makes the Yu-Gi-Oh! card game feel as epic as a marquee pro wrestling clash

Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters

A shiny and colorful toy commercial attempting to be a children's TV show

Hot Wheels Let’s Race

Basic educational programming for very young kids, albeit with creative music

Little Baby Bum: Music Time

Find the best movies rated 15, as per MPAA rating standards. These recommendations are at the same time acclaimed by critics and highly-rated by users.

Lean on Pete (2017)

Rust and Bone (2012)


A subtle, humane, and slowly unfolding drama about a death-row prisoner getting released after almost 20 years.


Rectify

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A semi-autobiographical show about millennial bewilderment, in pure punk form

This World Can’t Tear Me Down

A delightful documentary about one of the most prolific and insightful authors of our era 

Judy Blume Forever (2023)

A tender comedy about being on the spectrum

As We See It

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A fun and modern sensibility takes hold of this endearing pirate comedy

Our Flag Means Death

A nightmarish and neon-soaked fever dream of a show

Brand New Cherry Flavor

A satire masterpiece on race and class relations

The White Lotus

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A sprawling, cinematic, and heartbreaking tale of intergenerational love and loss

Pachinko

A winsome British spy thriller that delivers on all fronts

Slow Horses

A smart, dystopian take on the future of work

Severance

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MA-17

Babyteeth (2020)

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R-13

Three separate stories intertwined with themes of love and fate

Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy (2021)

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R-16

A lovely and feel-good portrait of family and deafness

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