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Mean Girls 2 (2011) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Confident senior Jo begins the new school year by breaking her own cardinal rule: don't get involved in girl drama. but when she sees timid Abby preyed upon by Queen Bee Mandi and her minions, she takes sides in a viciously funny girl-world-war that turns North Shore High School upside down.

Rated PG-13 • 2011 • 1h 36m

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Mean Girls 2 follows transfer student Jo Mitchell as she attempts to navigate the treacherous social hierarchy of North Shore High School. The film earns its PG-13 rating for moderate amounts of suggestive teen social interaction, frequent peer-to-peer bullying, and intermittent crude language. Parents should be aware of themes involving social manipulation, bribery, and petty interpersonal conflict between cliques like the 'Plastics'… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Meaghan Jette Martin
Meaghan Jette Martin
Jennifer Stone
Jennifer Stone
Maiara Walsh
Maiara Walsh
Nicole Gale Anderson
Nicole Gale Anderson
Claire Holt
Claire Holt
Diego Boneta
Diego Boneta
Bethany Anne Lind
Bethany Anne Lind
Patrick Johnson
Patrick Johnson
Colin Dennard
Colin Dennard
Amber Brooke
Amber Brooke
Juliet Kim
Juliet Kim
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Willie Larson
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Is Mean Girls 2 appropriate for kids?

Mean Girls 2 follows transfer student Jo Mitchell as she attempts to navigate the treacherous social hierarchy of North Shore High School. The film earns its PG-13 rating for moderate amounts of suggestive teen social interaction, frequent peer-to-peer bullying, and intermittent… Read more — free account

Content severity in Mean Girls 2

Sex Moderate 4/10
Violence Strong 5/10
Language Moderate 3/10
Substances None 0/10
Themes Strong 5/10

What happens in Mean Girls 2, moment by moment

  1. 0:15 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
  2. 0:22 💬 Language 3/10
  3. 0:35 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
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Sex and nudity in Mean Girls 2

The film contains moderate sexual references and suggestive scenarios, including characters discussing their virginity status and making suggestive comments. A recurring element involves characters making out to achieve social or manipulative goals, and there is a brief shot of a lower back tattoo.

Violence and gore in Mean Girls 2

There is no conventional violence such as fights or combat. The only physical discomfort occurs during a prank involving contaminated food, which leads to on-screen vomiting.

Language in Mean Girls 2

Mild profanity is present throughout the film, including terms like 'ass,' 'hell,' 'damn,' 'crap,' and 'bitch.' These are primarily used in the context of high school insults and heated verbal arguments between students.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Mean Girls 2

None. The film features a high school party setting, but it is explicitly depicted without the presence of alcohol, drugs, or smoking.

Mature themes in Mean Girls 2

The narrative centers on social maneuvering, bullying, and the moral ambiguity of popularity. Characters engage in schemes involving bribery for college tuition and frame-ups to manipulate school status.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mean Girls 2 appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Mean Girls 2 is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Mean Girls 2 follows transfer student Jo Mitchell as she attempts to navigate the treacherous social hierarchy of North Shore High School. The film earns its PG-13 rating for moderate amounts of suggestive teen social…

What age rating does Mean Girls 2 have?

Mean Girls 2 is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

What is Mean Girls 2 about?

Mean Girls 2 follows transfer student Jo Mitchell as she attempts to navigate the treacherous social hierarchy of North Shore High School. The film earns its PG-13 rating for moderate amounts of suggestive teen social interaction, frequent peer-to-peer bullying, and intermittent crude language. Parents should be aware…

Is there sex or nudity in Mean Girls 2?

The film contains moderate sexual references and suggestive scenarios, including characters discussing their virginity status and making suggestive comments. A recurring element involves characters making out to achieve social or manipulative goals, and there…

How violent is Mean Girls 2?

There is no conventional violence such as fights or combat. The only physical discomfort occurs during a prank involving contaminated food, which leads to on-screen vomiting.

Is the language in Mean Girls 2 appropriate for kids?

Mild profanity is present throughout the film, including terms like 'ass,' 'hell,' 'damn,' 'crap,' and 'bitch.' These are primarily used in the context of high school insults and heated verbal arguments between students.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Mean Girls 2?

None. The film features a high school party setting, but it is explicitly depicted without the presence of alcohol, drugs, or smoking.

What mature themes appear in Mean Girls 2?

The narrative centers on social maneuvering, bullying, and the moral ambiguity of popularity. Characters engage in schemes involving bribery for college tuition and frame-ups to manipulate school status.

How long is Mean Girls 2?

Mean Girls 2 runs 96 minutes, directed by Melanie Mayron, released in 2011.

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