Rated X

Rated X

The true story of the Mitchell Brothers: America's original porn kings.

Directed by Emilio Estevez

Produced by District

2000115 min5.5 / 10

A biographical drama tracing the rise and catastrophic fall of two brothers who built an empire in pornography, only to be destroyed by addiction and violence.

Based on the true story of Jim and Artie Mitchell, two brothers who entered the porn industry in the early 60's. After creating such legendary porn films as "Behind the Green Door" and "Inside Marily Chambers", they later became addicted to drugs and began a downward spiral leading to bankruptcy and murder.

Questions people ask

  • Is Rated X sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of films.

  • Does Rated X end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.

  • Is Rated X easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Is Rated X scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Is Rated X violent? Somewhat. More violent than 60% of films.

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16/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity48

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise5

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love8

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Rated X, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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