Dance with Me (1998) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Young Cuban Rafael just buried his mother, and comes to Houston to meet his father John for the first time. The difficult part is that John doesn't know he is Rafael's father. John runs a dance studio, and everyone prepares for the World Open Dance championship in Las Vegas. It soon becomes clear Rafael is a very good dancer, and Ruby is the biggest hope for the studio at the championship.
Rated PG • 1998 • 2h 6m
Dance with Me is a romantic drama rated PG primarily for its sensuality and mature thematic elements. The film's romance between Rafael and Ruby is expressed through passionate, sensual, but non-explicit dance sequences and a few kisses. The central conflict revolves around strong emotional themes, including a parent's recent death and the profound pain of a father's initial rejection of his son, which may be upsetting for younger… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Dance with Me appropriate for kids?
Dance with Me is a romantic drama rated PG primarily for its sensuality and mature thematic elements. The film's romance between Rafael and Ruby is expressed through passionate, sensual, but non-explicit dance sequences and a few kisses. The central conflict revolves around… Read more — free account
Content severity in Dance with Me
What happens in Dance with Me, moment by moment
- 0:02 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:33 ♥ Sex & Nudity 4/10
- 0:45 💬 Language 3/10
Sex and nudity in Dance with Me
Content is limited to sensuality, as noted in the MPAA rating. The romance between the main characters is depicted through passionate and intimate ballroom and salsa dancing. There are a few scenes with strong romantic tension, and characters share a couple of kisses, one of which is passionate before a character pulls away.
Violence and gore in Dance with Me
None. The film contains no violence. All conflict is emotional and relational.
Language in Dance with Me
Mild and infrequent language is present. Viewers can expect occasional use of words like "hell" and "damn," typically used in moments of frustration or anger.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Dance with Me
There is some incidental social drinking. Adults are briefly shown consuming beer and wine in the background at a salsa club and an engagement party, and some characters toast with champagne at a celebration.
Mature themes in Dance with Me
The film's most significant content involves mature emotional themes. The story is driven by Rafael's search for his estranged father, leading to a painful scene of parental rejection where his father denies him. It also begins with the recent off-screen death of a parent and explores themes of loss, abandonment, single parenthood, and eventual reconciliation.
Scary moments in Dance with Me
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Dance with Me 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dance with Me appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Dance with Me is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. Dance with Me is a romantic drama rated PG primarily for its sensuality and mature thematic elements. The film's romance between Rafael and Ruby is expressed through passionate, sensual, but non-explicit dance sequences…
What age rating does Dance with Me have?
Dance with Me is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is Dance with Me about?
Dance with Me is a romantic drama rated PG primarily for its sensuality and mature thematic elements. The film's romance between Rafael and Ruby is expressed through passionate, sensual, but non-explicit dance sequences and a few kisses. The central conflict revolves around strong emotional themes, including a…
Is there sex or nudity in Dance with Me?
Content is limited to sensuality, as noted in the MPAA rating. The romance between the main characters is depicted through passionate and intimate ballroom and salsa dancing. There are a few scenes with strong romantic tension, and characters share a couple…
How violent is Dance with Me?
None. The film contains no violence. All conflict is emotional and relational.
Is the language in Dance with Me appropriate for kids?
Mild and infrequent language is present. Viewers can expect occasional use of words like "hell" and "damn," typically used in moments of frustration or anger.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Dance with Me?
There is some incidental social drinking. Adults are briefly shown consuming beer and wine in the background at a salsa club and an engagement party, and some characters toast with champagne at a celebration.
What mature themes appear in Dance with Me?
The film's most significant content involves mature emotional themes. The story is driven by Rafael's search for his estranged father, leading to a painful scene of parental rejection where his father denies him. It also begins with the recent off-screen…
How long is Dance with Me?
Dance with Me runs 126 minutes, directed by Randa Haines, released in 1998.
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