Let It Shine (2012) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Let It Shine is best for ages 6+. It's rated G. Let It Shine is a G-rated Disney musical about Cyrus DeBarge, a shy teenager who uses his rap lyrics to help his best friend win the attention of a pop star. The film centers on themes of honesty, integrity, and…

Let It Shine is officially rated G. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 6+.

Let It Shine is a G-rated Disney musical about Cyrus DeBarge, a shy teenager who uses his rap lyrics to help his best friend win the attention of a pop star. The film centers on themes of honesty, integrity, and balancing personal passions with family expectations. Parents should be aware of very mild interpersonal…

There is no sexual content in the film. Minor instances of characters calling someone "hot" occur, but these are purely innocent and non-sexual in nature.

There are two instances of minor physical contact. A brief, non-harmful scuffle occurs between two teenage friends during an argument, and a girl slaps a male character when she discovers he lied to her.

There is no profanity in the film. The dialogue occasionally includes mild name-calling such as "stupid" or "jerk," and one minor use of the word "butt."

There is no substance use of any kind depicted in this film.

The film explores themes of honesty and the struggle to live up to parental expectations. Characters deal with the consequences of lying and the challenges of reconciling a personal passion for hip-hop with a strict religious household.

Let It Shine runs 104 minutes, directed by Paul Hoen, released in 2012.

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