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Feel the Beat (2020) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

After failing to make it on Broadway, April returns to her hometown and reluctantly begins training a misfit group of young dancers for a competition.

Rated G • 2020 • 1h 47m

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Feel the Beat is a lighthearted dance film following April Dibrina as she returns to her small hometown to coach a group of misfit young dancers for a prestigious competition. The film maintains a G-rated tone with themes of perseverance, teamwork, and reconcilliation, though parents should be aware of a few mild comedic moments and instances of suggestive behavior. While it features some intense rehearsal sequences, it is largely… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Sofia Carson
Sofia Carson
Wolfgang Novogratz
Wolfgang Novogratz
Donna Lynne Champlin
Donna Lynne Champlin
Enrico Colantoni
Enrico Colantoni
Dennis Andres
Dennis Andres
Rex Lee
Rex Lee
Brandon Kyle Goodman
Brandon Kyle Goodman
Eva Hauge
Eva Hauge
Lidya Jewett
Lidya Jewett
Sadie Lapidus
Sadie Lapidus
Johanna Colón
Johanna Colón
Shaylee Mansfield
Shaylee Mansfield
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Is Feel the Beat appropriate for kids?

Feel the Beat is a lighthearted dance film following April Dibrina as she returns to her small hometown to coach a group of misfit young dancers for a prestigious competition. The film maintains a G-rated tone with themes of perseverance, teamwork, and reconcilliation, though… Read more — free account

Content severity in Feel the Beat

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

What happens in Feel the Beat, moment by moment

  1. 0:12 ⚔ Violence & Gore 2/10
  2. 0:18 💬 Language 2/10
  3. 0:25 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
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Sex and nudity in Feel the Beat

Contains occasional mild innuendo, such as a child’s comment about dancers 'with their wieners swinging in the breeze' and a character being told to 'grow a pair.' One scene features young dancers twerking during a performance, which is presented as a comedic moment rather than anything graphic. There is also a brief scene where two characters land on top of one another, leading to a misunderstanding by onlookers.

Violence and gore in Feel the Beat

None. The film contains no combat or physical aggression. Some minor, non-graphic incidents include a character accidentally knocking someone off a stage and one dancer suffering a small bruise, but these are incidental to the plot.

Language in Feel the Beat

Mild, infrequent use of common mild terms such as 'ass' and some bleeped words within music tracks heard during competitive dance sequences.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Feel the Beat

None. No alcohol, drug use, or smoking is depicted on-screen.

Mature themes in Feel the Beat

Deals with minor emotional challenges, including a child feeling abandoned after a parent's death and a protagonist learning to overcome personal failure and arrogance. These are handled in an age-appropriate, constructive manner.

Scary moments in Feel the Beat

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Feel the Beat 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Feel the Beat appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Feel the Beat is best for ages 7+. It's rated G. Feel the Beat is a lighthearted dance film following April Dibrina as she returns to her small hometown to coach a group of misfit young dancers for a prestigious competition. The film maintains a G-rated tone with…

What age rating does Feel the Beat have?

Feel the Beat is officially rated G. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 7+.

What is Feel the Beat about?

Feel the Beat is a lighthearted dance film following April Dibrina as she returns to her small hometown to coach a group of misfit young dancers for a prestigious competition. The film maintains a G-rated tone with themes of perseverance, teamwork, and reconcilliation, though parents should be aware of a few mild…

Is there sex or nudity in Feel the Beat?

Contains occasional mild innuendo, such as a child’s comment about dancers 'with their wieners swinging in the breeze' and a character being told to 'grow a pair.' One scene features young dancers twerking during a performance, which is presented as a comedic…

How violent is Feel the Beat?

None. The film contains no combat or physical aggression. Some minor, non-graphic incidents include a character accidentally knocking someone off a stage and one dancer suffering a small bruise, but these are incidental to the plot.

Is the language in Feel the Beat appropriate for kids?

Mild, infrequent use of common mild terms such as 'ass' and some bleeped words within music tracks heard during competitive dance sequences.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Feel the Beat?

None. No alcohol, drug use, or smoking is depicted on-screen.

What mature themes appear in Feel the Beat?

Deals with minor emotional challenges, including a child feeling abandoned after a parent's death and a protagonist learning to overcome personal failure and arrogance. These are handled in an age-appropriate, constructive manner.

How long is Feel the Beat?

Feel the Beat runs 107 minutes, directed by Elissa Down, released in 2020.

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