Originally by ReferenceList RulesR-rated superhero movies only, nothing PG-13!
List of R-Rated superhero movies, ranked from best to worst with movie trailers when available. This list takes the best R-Rated superhero movies and pits them against each other to see once and for all what the greatest R-Rated superhero movie of all time is. This list of popular R-Rated superhero movies includes information like who directed the film, when it was released and which actors starred in the movie. If you think the top R-Rated superhero movie isn't as high as it should be then be sure to vote it up so it can take its rightful place among the other great R-Rated superhero movie films on this list. If you're trying to find a specific R-Rated superhero movie film you can search this list and filter to find what you're looking for.
Examples of movies on this list include Blade and Kick-Ass.
If you're trying to find out "What are the best R-Rated superhero movies?" and "What are the most famous R-Rated superhero movies?" then this list is the perfect resource for you.
Use this list if you're looking for some new superhero movies that are rated R. Between Netflix, Hulu and other services there are thousands of great superhero movies rated R, so get out there and start watching.
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You can also find Blade on our list of superhero horror movies.
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11,311175Deadpool
Ryan Reynolds, Morena BaccarinReleased: 2016
Directed by: Tim MIller
Deadpool is a 2016 American superhero film directed by Tim Miller, based on the Marvel Comics character. After being given mutant abilities with a scarred physical appearance, Wade Wilson (Ryan... more
242758Logan
Booboo Stewart, Leo HowardReleased: 2010
Directed by: Kyle Lawrence
Logan is a 2010 film directed by Kyle Lawrence and Caleb Doyle by Real Bean Entertainment.... more![]()
3798284V for Vendetta
Natalie Portman, John HurtReleased: 2006
Directed by: James McTeigue
V for Vendetta is a 2006 American political thriller film directed by James McTeigue and written by the Wachowski Brothers, based on the 1988 Vertigo graphic novel of the same name by Alan Moore and... more![]()
4815284Blade
Kris Kristofferson, Wesley SnipesReleased: 1998
Directed by: Stephen Norrington
Blade is a 1998 American vampire superhero action film starring Wesley Snipes and Stephen Dorff, loosely based on the Marvel Comics character Blade. Snipes plays Blade, a human-vampire hybrid who... more![]()
5695266The Crow
Bai Ling, Brandon LeeReleased: 1994
Directed by: Alex Proyas
The Crow is a 1994 American fantasy action film directed by Alex Proyas, written by David J. Schow and John Shirley, and starring Brandon Lee in his final film appearance. Based on James O'Barr's... more![]()
6764310300
Gerard Butler, Michael FassbenderReleased: 2006
Directed by: Zack Snyder
300 is a 2006 American fantasy war film based on the 1998 comic series of the same name by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley. Both are fictionalized retellings of the Battle of Thermopylae which took... more![]()
7855396Watchmen
Malin Åkerman, Carla GuginoReleased: 2009
Directed by: Zack Snyder
Watchmen is a 2009 American neo-noir superhero film directed by Zack Snyder and starring Malin Åkerman, Billy Crudup, Matthew Goode, Jackie Earle Haley, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, and Patrick Wilson. It is... more![]()
8789338Kick-Ass
Nicolas Cage, Chloë Grace MoretzReleased: 2010
Directed by: Matthew Vaughn
Kick-Ass is a 2010 British-American superhero action comedy film based on the comic book of the same name by Mark Millar and John Romita, Jr. The film was directed by Matthew Vaughn, who co-produced... more- 9654338
Sin City
Jessica Alba, Bruce WillisReleased: 2005
Directed by: Quentin Tarantino, Robert Rodriguez, Frank Miller
Sin City is a 2005 American neo-noir thriller anthology film written, produced, and directed by Frank Miller and Robert Rodriguez. It is based on Miller's eponymous graphic novel Sin City. Much of... more ![]()
10509270Blade II
Kris Kristofferson, Wesley SnipesReleased: 2002
Directed by: Guillermo del Toro
Blade II is a 2002 American vampire superhero action film based on the fictional Marvel Comics character Blade. It is the sequel of the first film and the second part of the Blade film series,... more![]()
11389291Wanted
Angelina Jolie, Morgan FreemanReleased: 2008
Directed by: Timur Bekmambetov
Wanted is a 2008 action film which is very loosely based on the comic book miniseries of the same name by Mark Millar. The film is directed by Timur Bekmambetov and stars James McAvoy, Morgan... more![]()
1214010Deadpool 2
Ryan Reynolds, Josh BrolinReleased: 2018
Directed by: David Leitch
Deadpool 2 is a 2018 American superhero film directed by David Leitch, based on the Marvel Comics character. Wade Wilson (Ryan Reynolds) forms his own team of mutants to stop mysterious mercenary... more![]()
13523252RoboCop
Alex Van Halen, Peter WellerReleased: 1987
Directed by: Paul Verhoeven
RoboCop is a 1987 American cyberpunk action film directed by Paul Verhoeven and written by Edward Neumeier and Michael Miner. Set in a crime-ridden Detroit, Michigan, in the near future, RoboCop... more![]()
14487234The Punisher
John Travolta, Rebecca RomijnReleased: 2004
Directed by: Jonathan Hensleigh
The Punisher is a 2004 American comic book vigilante action film based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name, starring Thomas Jane as the antihero Frank Castle / The Punisher and John... more![]()
15457276Spawn
Martin Sheen, John LeguizamoReleased: 1997
Directed by: Mark A.Z. Dippé
Spawn is a 1997 American supernatural superhero film loosely based on the comic book of the same name, by Todd McFarlane and published by Image Comics. Directed and co-written by Mark A.Z. Dippé, the... more![]()
16402239Highlander
Sean Connery, Clancy BrownReleased: 1986
Directed by: Russell Mulcahy
Highlander is a 1986 British-American cult fantasy film directed by Russell Mulcahy and based on a story by Gregory Widen. It stars Christopher Lambert, Sean Connery, Clancy Brown, and Roxanne Hart.... more![]()
17192270Sin City: A Dame to Kill For
Mickey Rourke, Jessica AlbaReleased: 2014
Directed by: Robert Rodriguez, Frank Miller
This film is a 2014 American neo-noir action film directed by Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller, based on the book by Miller. Some of Sin City's most hard-boiled citizens cross paths with a few of... more![]()
18342261Kick-Ass 2
Jim Carrey, Chloë Grace MoretzReleased: 2013
Directed by: Jeff Wadlow
This film is a 2013 action comedy film written and directed by Jeff Wadlow.... more![]()
19336269The Punisher
Dolph Lundren, Louis GossettReleased: 1989
Directed by: Mark Goldblatt
The Punisher is a 1989 Australian-American action film directed by Mark Goldblatt and starring Dolph Lundgren. It is based on the Marvel Comics' character of the same name. The film changes many... more![]()
20326281Blade: Trinity
Wesley Snipes, Jessica BielReleased: 2004
Directed by: David S. Goyer
Blade: Trinity is a 2004 American vampire superhero action film written, produced and directed by David S. Goyer who also wrote the screenplays to Blade and Blade II, and also produced by and... more![]()
21259293Punisher: War Zone
Julie Benz, Ray StevensonReleased: 2008
Directed by: Lexi Alexander
This film is a 2008 comic book action film featuring the Marvel Comics character The Punisher, directed by Lexi Alexander. It is the third feature film adaptation of The Punisher and is the first... more![]()
22225254RoboCop 2
Peter Weller, Leeza GibbonsReleased: 1990
Directed by: Irvin Kershner
RoboCop 2 is a 1990 American cyberpunk action film directed by Irvin Kershner and starring Peter Weller, Nancy Allen, Dan O'Herlihy, Belinda Bauer, Tom Noonan and Gabriel Damon. Set in the near... more![]()
23221261Darkman
Liam Neeson, Frances McDormandReleased: 1990
Directed by: Sam Raimi
Darkman is a 1990 American superhero action film directed and co-written by Sam Raimi. It is based on a short story Raimi wrote that paid homage to Universal's horror films of the 1930s. The film... more![]()
24193226The Toxic Avenger: Part 2
Ron Fazio, John AltamuraReleased: 1989
Directed by: Lloyd Kaufman, Michael Herz
The Toxic Avenger Part II is a 1989 comedy horror film released by Troma Entertainment. It was directed by Lloyd Kaufman and features The Toxic Avenger in an adventure to Japan to meet his father.... more![]()
25244295Judge Dredd
Sylvester Stallone, Diane LaneReleased: 1995
Directed by: Danny Cannon
Judge Dredd is a 1995 American science fiction action film directed by Danny Cannon, and starring Sylvester Stallone, Diane Lane, Rob Schneider, Armand Assante, and Max von Sydow. The film is based... more
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