unrated
adjective
un·rat·ed
ˌən-ˈrā-təd 
: not rated
unrated bonds
unrated teams
especially
: not assigned a certification mark (such as G, NC-17, PG, PG-13, or R)
The movie is unrated.
the unrated version of a film
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Older or unrated shingles are more vulnerable to wind and hail.
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Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 26 June 2025
Originally an unrated cult-favorite film released in 1984 alongside a Marvel comic series, the Toxic Avenger had a successful midnight movie at New York’s Bleecker Street Theater for over a year, before becoming a late-night cable classic, per Den of Geek.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 20 June 2025
Iconic Events says the movie will have an unrated wide release.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 18 June 2025
When the film first came out, much was made of the fact it was released unrated rather than accept the X rating it was given — a frequent PR strategy of distributor Miramax.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2025
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Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 26 June 2025
Originally an unrated cult-favorite film released in 1984 alongside a Marvel comic series, the Toxic Avenger had a successful midnight movie at New York’s Bleecker Street Theater for over a year, before becoming a late-night cable classic, per Den of Geek.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 20 June 2025
Iconic Events says the movie will have an unrated wide release.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 18 June 2025
When the film first came out, much was made of the fact it was released unrated rather than accept the X rating it was given — a frequent PR strategy of distributor Miramax.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Unrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unrated. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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