# The 2010 movie Ryan Gosling was devastated by, just because it was rated NC-17: “I was really discouraged”

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/the-2010-movie-ryan-gosling-was-devastated-by-just-because-it-was-rated-nc-17-i-was-really-discouraged/
- Published: 2026-11-13T20:15:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-13T21:51:55+00:00
- Original publisher: Far Out
- Original article: https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/2010-movie-ryan-gosling-was-devastated-rated-nc-17/
- Topics: Entertainment, Film

## Key points

- *Blue Valentine* was initially rated NC-17.
- Gosling said the rating could prevent audiences from seeing it.
- An appeal secured an R rating; the film grossed $16 million.

## Summary

Ryan Gosling said he was discouraged when *Blue Valentine*, the 2010 drama he made with Michelle Williams, was initially given an NC-17 rating. He argued that the classification could keep a film out of major cinemas and limit its advertising, making it harder for audiences to see.

The film received an R rating after an appeal, which allowed under-17s to attend with an accompanying adult. Williams earned an Oscar nomination and Gosling a Golden Globe nomination for their performances; the film went on to gross $16 million against a $1 million budget.

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