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Stand by Me (age 14+))

For a certain generation of parents, this likely was their first R-rated movie — and it still works as a good "starter R" pick today. There's tons of swearing and some gross-out moments, but ultimately it's a realistic, nostalgic look at friendship and growing up.

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