Burlesque (2010) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Ali leaves behind a troubled life and follows her dreams to Los Angeles, where she lands a job as a cocktail waitress at the Burlesque Lounge, a once-majestic theater that houses an inspired musical revue. Vowing to perform there, she makes the leap from bar to stage, helping restore the club's former glory.
Rated PG-13 • 2010 • 1h 59m
A small-town woman moves to Los Angeles where she revitalizes a struggling lounge as its headline performer. The film is rated PG-13 due to frequent suggestive dialogue and sensual dance numbers featuring revealing costumes, as well as moderate profanity and social drinking. It is recommended for ages 14 and up due to the mature, sexualized nature of the performances.
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Is Burlesque appropriate for kids?
A small-town woman moves to Los Angeles where she revitalizes a struggling lounge as its headline performer. The film is rated PG-13 due to frequent suggestive dialogue and sensual dance numbers featuring revealing costumes, as well as moderate profanity and social drinking. It… Read more — free account
Content severity in Burlesque
What happens in Burlesque, moment by moment
- 0:43 ♥ Sex & Nudity 6/10
- 0:49 💬 Language 6/10
- 0:55 🍷 Substances 6/10
Sex and nudity in Burlesque
Moderate. Burlesque performances with revealing costumes and strong sensuality, a sex scene (implied), and innuendo.
Violence and gore in Burlesque
Violence is nearly non-existent in this musical drama, which focuses instead on stage performance and interpersonal conflict. The only physical aggression is extremely brief and mild, involving a character throwing a brick through a window in a moment of frustration. There is no gore, combat, or physical injury depicted throughout the film.
Language in Burlesque
Moderate profanity is used throughout the film, fitting the PG-13 rating and its gritty lounge setting. The script includes one use of the F-word along with frequent uses of terms like 's-it,' 'bitch,' 'hell,' and 'damn.' Most of the strong language occurs during heated backstage arguments or moments of high emotional tension.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Burlesque
The film features moderate social drinking, as the primary setting is a nightlife club where cocktails and champagne are constantly present. Characters are frequently seen drinking at the bar or in dressing rooms to celebrate or cope with stress, including scenes of heavy consumption and visible intoxication. However, there is no use of illegal drugs or significant tobacco use shown.
Mature themes in Burlesque
Ambition, reinvention, and chasing stardom. A glitzy musical drama; the sexualized performances place it with older teens.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Burlesque appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Burlesque is best for ages 14+. It's rated PG-13. A small-town woman moves to Los Angeles where she revitalizes a struggling lounge as its headline performer. The film is rated PG-13 due to frequent suggestive dialogue and sensual dance numbers featuring revealing…
What age rating does Burlesque have?
Burlesque is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 14+.
What is Burlesque about?
A small-town woman moves to Los Angeles where she revitalizes a struggling lounge as its headline performer. The film is rated PG-13 due to frequent suggestive dialogue and sensual dance numbers featuring revealing costumes, as well as moderate profanity and social drinking. It is recommended for ages 14 and up due to…
Is there sex or nudity in Burlesque?
Moderate. Burlesque performances with revealing costumes and strong sensuality, a sex scene (implied), and innuendo.
How violent is Burlesque?
Violence is nearly non-existent in this musical drama, which focuses instead on stage performance and interpersonal conflict. The only physical aggression is extremely brief and mild, involving a character throwing a brick through a window in a moment of…
Is the language in Burlesque appropriate for kids?
Moderate profanity is used throughout the film, fitting the PG-13 rating and its gritty lounge setting. The script includes one use of the F-word along with frequent uses of terms like 's-it,' 'bitch,' 'hell,' and 'damn.' Most of the strong language occurs…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Burlesque?
The film features moderate social drinking, as the primary setting is a nightlife club where cocktails and champagne are constantly present. Characters are frequently seen drinking at the bar or in dressing rooms to celebrate or cope with stress, including…
What mature themes appear in Burlesque?
Ambition, reinvention, and chasing stardom. A glitzy musical drama; the sexualized performances place it with older teens.
How long is Burlesque?
Burlesque runs 119 minutes, directed by Steve Antin, released in 2010.
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