Why was this Rated R?

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Sanpaco13 — 10 years ago(January 30, 2016 06:34 PM)

The violence isn't any worse than what you might see on television, there was maybe one use of the "F" word what else?
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DingelBerry — 10 years ago(February 14, 2016 10:36 AM)

Perhaps the hanging scene was a bit graphic

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dcoydcoy — 9 years ago(August 01, 2016 10:48 AM)

And the shot of the body in bed with splattered blood all over the wall.

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PenTheater — 9 years ago(August 02, 2016 08:13 AM)

In this case the R rating could perhaps help the movie gain an audience.
All of subject matter is for adults, both the murders and Capote's life.
If someone was undecided about seeing it, PG-13 might make it less serious, or suggest censorship or being watered down per se?
On TV they just want to sell commercials, so different standards.
Ephemeron.