Poster for After the Ball

After the Ball (2015) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

After the Ball, a retail fairy tale set in the world of fashion. Kate's dream is to design for couturier houses. Although she is a bright new talent, Kate can't get a job. No one trusts the daughter of Lee Kassell, a retail guru who markets clothes "inspired" by the very designers Kate wants to work for. Who wants a spy among the sequins and stilettos? Reluctantly, Kate joins the family business where she must navigate around her duplicitous stepmother and two wicked stepsisters. But with the help of a prince of a guy in the shoe… Sign up for the full guide

Rated PG • 2015 • 1h 41m

6.3
200+
Average rating by Bontent members
Sign up for full access
Age
10+

After the Ball is a modern, fashion-focused retelling of Cinderella set in the corporate world of retail design. The film explores family betrayal and workplace manipulation as protagonist Kate Kassell navigates a toxic dynamic with her wicked stepmother and stepsisters. Parents should be aware of occasional mild profanity and some mature social dynamics involving deceit and corporate sabotage. The film is lighthearted in tone and… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Portia Doubleday
Portia Doubleday
Marc-André Grondin
Marc-André Grondin
Chris Noth
Chris Noth
Lauren Holly
Lauren Holly
Natalie Krill
Natalie Krill
Anna Hopkins
Anna Hopkins
Mimi Kuzyk
Mimi Kuzyk
Carlo Rota
Carlo Rota
Colin Mochrie
Colin Mochrie
Lola Tash
Lola Tash
Sabrina Campilii
Sabrina Campilii
David Michaël
David Michaël
Sign up to get 40,000+ Bontent parent guides
Unlock ratings, reviews, recommendations and guides for all content types

Is After the Ball appropriate for kids?

After the Ball is a modern, fashion-focused retelling of Cinderella set in the corporate world of retail design. The film explores family betrayal and workplace manipulation as protagonist Kate Kassell navigates a toxic dynamic with her wicked stepmother and stepsisters. Parents… Read more — free account

Content severity in After the Ball

Sex Mild 2/10
Violence None 0/10
Language Mild 2/10
Substances Mild 2/10
Themes Moderate 3/10

What happens in After the Ball, moment by moment

  1. 0:15 💬 Language 2/10
  2. 0:30 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
  3. 0:42 💬 Language 2/10
Unlock all 8 flagged moments — free account →

Sex and nudity in After the Ball

The film contains very mild romantic undertones, featuring a few kisses between main characters and occasional innuendo regarding dating and physical appearance.

Violence and gore in After the Ball

Violence is absent in any physical form; the conflict is entirely interpersonal, professional, and emotional.

Language in After the Ball

There is occasional mild language, consisting primarily of words like 'hell', 'crap', and 'damn' used in moments of frustration or casual conversation.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in After the Ball

Social drinking is depicted briefly, such as wine being served at business events or parties, but it is not a focal point of the story.

Mature themes in After the Ball

The narrative centers on family betrayal, workplace bullying, and the pressure of identity performance, with the stepmother character acting as a cruel antagonist.

Scary moments in After the Ball

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for After the Ball yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.

Bontent Member Reviews

Register for free to join the conversation!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is After the Ball appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests After the Ball is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. After the Ball is a modern, fashion-focused retelling of Cinderella set in the corporate world of retail design. The film explores family betrayal and workplace manipulation as protagonist Kate Kassell navigates a toxic…

What age rating does After the Ball have?

After the Ball is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.

What is After the Ball about?

After the Ball is a modern, fashion-focused retelling of Cinderella set in the corporate world of retail design. The film explores family betrayal and workplace manipulation as protagonist Kate Kassell navigates a toxic dynamic with her wicked stepmother and stepsisters. Parents should be aware of occasional mild…

Is there sex or nudity in After the Ball?

The film contains very mild romantic undertones, featuring a few kisses between main characters and occasional innuendo regarding dating and physical appearance.

How violent is After the Ball?

Violence is absent in any physical form; the conflict is entirely interpersonal, professional, and emotional.

Is the language in After the Ball appropriate for kids?

There is occasional mild language, consisting primarily of words like 'hell', 'crap', and 'damn' used in moments of frustration or casual conversation.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in After the Ball?

Social drinking is depicted briefly, such as wine being served at business events or parties, but it is not a focal point of the story.

What mature themes appear in After the Ball?

The narrative centers on family betrayal, workplace bullying, and the pressure of identity performance, with the stepmother character acting as a cruel antagonist.

How long is After the Ball?

After the Ball runs 101 minutes, directed by Sean Garrity, released in 2015.

Where can I read the full After the Ball parent guide?

Create a free Bontent account to unlock the full scene-by-scene notes, filter by your kids' ages, and save titles to your personal watchlist.

Sign up for access to 40,000+ parent guides.