Mystic Pizza is a 1988 American coming-of-age film directed by Donald Petrie and written by Amy Holden Jones. The film stars Julia Roberts Annabeth Gish Lili Taylor and Vincent D’Onofrio. Mystic Pizza follows the life of three teenage girls working at a pizza parlor in Mystic Connecticut during the summer of 1980.
The film was rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America for language and sexual content.
Some of the film’s sexual content includes a scene where one of the teenage girls is shown topless as she changes out of her clothes. There is also a scene in which two of the girls discuss their sexual experiences.
In addition to the sexual content the film also features some language that may be offensive to some viewers. For example one character uses the word “bitch” to describe another character.
Despite the film’s R rating it has become a cult classic. Many viewers appreciate the film’s frank discussion of teenage sexuality and its focus on female friendship.
What is the reason Mystic Pizza is rated R?
The movie contains profanity sex scenes and drug use.
How does the rating affect who can see the movie?
Anyone under the age of 17 must be accompanied by an adult to see the film.
What are some other movies that are rated R?
Platoon Goodfellas and Once Upon a Time in America are a few examples.
How does the rating system work?
The rating is based on the Motion Picture Association of America’s (MPAA) standards and determined by a board made up of parents and experts.
What is the goal of the rating system?
The goal is to inform parents about the content of a movie so they can make an informed decision about what their children watch.
Why was the movie rated R?
Mystic Pizza was rated R because it contains profanity sex scenes and drug use.
What are the consequences of watching a rated R movie?
There are no legal consequences but parents may be concerned about the content their children are exposed to.
What is the difference between an R rating and an NC-17 rating?
NC-17 movies are considered too adult for anyone under the age of 17 while R rated movies may have content that is inappropriate for children but can be viewed by people 17 and older.
How do I know if a movie is rated R?
Look for the rating on the movie’s poster trailer or website.
What does the R rating mean?
The R rating means that the movie contains profanity sex scenes and drug use.
What is the minimum age to see an R rated movie?
17
Is there anything wrong with watching an R rated movie?
No but parents may not want their children to see the movie because of its content.
Where can I find a list of R rated movies?
The Internet Movie Database (IMDB) has a list of R rated movies.
What are some examples of R rated movies?
Dances with Wolves The Silence of the Lambs and Brokeback Mountain are all R rated movies.
How can I tell if a movie is rated R?
Look for the rating on the movie’s poster trailer or website.
