Does Netflix Have NC-17 Movies?

Netflix does not have any NC-17 rated movies in their catalog. The NC-17 rating is the highest rating for a movie and is considered to be an adult-only rating. This means that any movies with this rating are not suitable for children or young adults, and Netflix has chosen not to include them in their streaming library.

The NC-17 rating was created by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) in 1990 as a replacement for the X rating which had been used since 1968. The X rating was widely seen as too extreme, and the NC-17 was created to provide a more nuanced approach to adult content. Movies with this rating must contain explicit sexual activity, violence, or drug use that goes beyond what is considered suitable for younger viewers.

Despite being an adults only rating, there are still some filmmakers who have chosen to make films with this rating available on Netflix. For example, Netflix does carry acclaimed director Steven Soderbergh’s 2009 film The Girlfriend Experience which has an NC-17 rating for its depictions of explicit sexual activity. However, these are few and far between and the majority of movies available on Netflix remain within the R or PG-13 ratings.

Netflix also offers TV shows that are intended for mature audiences such as Ozark, House of Cards, and Orange Is the New Black all of which contain more adult themes than most TV networks would allow. This does provide viewers with access to some content that may be too extreme for broadcast television but still falls short of what would require an NC-17 rating.

Ultimately, Netflix has made it clear through their programming choices that they will not carry any movies or shows with an NC-17 rating in order to protect younger viewers from content that may be too extreme for them. For viewers looking for more adult themed content there are other streaming services such as Amazon Prime Video or HBO Max which will carry films with an NC-17 rating.

In conclusion, Netflix does not have any NC-17 rated movies in their catalog due to their desire to protect younger viewers from potentially inappropriate content. Those looking for films with this type of content can find them elsewhere but will have to look outside of Netflix’s selection of films and TV shows.