BLACKPINK: Light Up the Sky (2020) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Record-shattering Korean girl band BLACKPINK tell their story — and detail the hard fought journey of the dreams and trials behind their meteoric rise.
Rated PG-13 • 2020 • 1h 19m
This documentary follows the K-pop group BLACKPINK, detailing their journey from trainees to global superstars. The film's TV-14 rating is primarily for some profanity, including two sung uses of the f-word in archival footage and several uses of "bitch". The film contains no violence, sexual content, or substance use. It does, however, explore mature themes about the intense pressures of the music industry, including loneliness… Sign up for the full guide
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Is BLACKPINK: Light Up the Sky appropriate for kids?
This documentary follows the K-pop group BLACKPINK, detailing their journey from trainees to global superstars. The film's TV-14 rating is primarily for some profanity, including two sung uses of the f-word in archival footage and several uses of "bitch". The film contains no… Read more — free account
Content severity in BLACKPINK: Light Up the Sky
What happens in BLACKPINK: Light Up the Sky, moment by moment
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Sex and nudity in BLACKPINK: Light Up the Sky
None. There is no sexual content, innuendo, or nudity in the film.
Violence and gore in BLACKPINK: Light Up the Sky
None. The documentary is entirely free of violence and gore.
Language in BLACKPINK: Light Up the Sky
Language includes some infrequent but strong profanity. Two uses of the f-word are sung in archival music footage shown in the film. The word "bitch" is spoken once conversationally and is also sung twice in a song during the end credits. One other curse word is bleeped out.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in BLACKPINK: Light Up the Sky
None. There is no depiction of alcohol, drug, or tobacco use. It is mentioned that the members were forbidden from drinking or smoking as part of their training contract.
Mature themes in BLACKPINK: Light Up the Sky
The film's primary focus is on the mature themes associated with a high-pressure career in the public eye. It candidly discusses the loneliness, homesickness, and intense stress the members experienced as young trainees and continue to face as stars. Themes of personal sacrifice, physical and mental exhaustion, and the difficulty of maintaining a private life are central to the narrative.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BLACKPINK: Light Up the Sky appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests BLACKPINK: Light Up the Sky is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. This documentary follows the K-pop group BLACKPINK, detailing their journey from trainees to global superstars. The film's TV-14 rating is primarily for some profanity, including two sung uses of the f-word in archival…
What age rating does BLACKPINK: Light Up the Sky have?
BLACKPINK: Light Up the Sky is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is BLACKPINK: Light Up the Sky about?
This documentary follows the K-pop group BLACKPINK, detailing their journey from trainees to global superstars. The film's TV-14 rating is primarily for some profanity, including two sung uses of the f-word in archival footage and several uses of "bitch". The film contains no violence, sexual content, or substance…
Is there sex or nudity in BLACKPINK: Light Up the Sky?
None. There is no sexual content, innuendo, or nudity in the film.
How violent is BLACKPINK: Light Up the Sky?
None. The documentary is entirely free of violence and gore.
Is the language in BLACKPINK: Light Up the Sky appropriate for kids?
Language includes some infrequent but strong profanity. Two uses of the f-word are sung in archival music footage shown in the film. The word "bitch" is spoken once conversationally and is also sung twice in a song during the end credits. One other curse word…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in BLACKPINK: Light Up the Sky?
None. There is no depiction of alcohol, drug, or tobacco use. It is mentioned that the members were forbidden from drinking or smoking as part of their training contract.
What mature themes appear in BLACKPINK: Light Up the Sky?
The film's primary focus is on the mature themes associated with a high-pressure career in the public eye. It candidly discusses the loneliness, homesickness, and intense stress the members experienced as young trainees and continue to face as stars. Themes…
How long is BLACKPINK: Light Up the Sky?
BLACKPINK: Light Up the Sky runs 79 minutes, directed by Caroline Suh, released in 2020.
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