Mean Girls (2024) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
New student Cady Heron is welcomed into the top of the social food chain by the elite group of popular girls called ‘The Plastics,’ ruled by the conniving queen bee Regina George and her minions Gretchen and Karen. However, when Cady makes the major misstep of falling for Regina’s ex-boyfriend Aaron Samuels, she finds herself prey in Regina’s crosshairs. As Cady sets to take down the group’s apex predator with the help of her outcast friends Janis and Damian, she must learn how to stay true to herself while navigating the most… Sign up for the full guide
Rated PG-13 • 2024 • 1h 53m
Mean Girls (2024) is a musical adaptation of the classic teen comedy, centering on Cady Heron as she navigates the volatile social hierarchy of high school. The film is rated PG-13 for its depiction of toxic peer dynamics, frequent use of strong language, and themes involving bullying and social manipulation. Parents should be aware of sexualized dance performances, underage drinking, and a jarring scene where a character is struck by… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Mean Girls appropriate for kids?
Mean Girls (2024) is a musical adaptation of the classic teen comedy, centering on Cady Heron as she navigates the volatile social hierarchy of high school. The film is rated PG-13 for its depiction of toxic peer dynamics, frequent use of strong language, and themes involving… Read more — free account
Content severity in Mean Girls
What happens in Mean Girls, moment by moment
- 0:12 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
- 0:25 💬 Language 4/10
- 0:38 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
Sex and nudity in Mean Girls
The film features sexualized choreography, tight-fitting costumes, and frequent references to sexual desirability. Characters engage in crude dialogue about dating, virginity, and romantic entanglements.
Violence and gore in Mean Girls
Violence is mostly limited to social conflict, though it includes a significant, sudden moment where a character is hit by a school bus. Minor physical altercations occur during school-wide chaotic scenes.
Language in Mean Girls
Language is frequent and includes terms like 'bitch,' 'slut,' 'asshole,' and 'bastard,' along with a bleeped instance of a stronger expletive. Characters also use insults like 'fugly' throughout the story.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Mean Girls
Underage characters are shown drinking alcohol at a house party, and there is dialogue concerning the misuse of substances, including a false rumor about a student putting vodka in an inhaler.
Mature themes in Mean Girls
The narrative explores themes of severe social bullying, cyber-harassment via a 'Burn Book,' betrayal among friends, and the manipulative nature of high school popularity hierarchies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mean Girls appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Mean Girls is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Mean Girls (2024) is a musical adaptation of the classic teen comedy, centering on Cady Heron as she navigates the volatile social hierarchy of high school. The film is rated PG-13 for its depiction of toxic peer…
What age rating does Mean Girls have?
Mean Girls is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Mean Girls about?
Mean Girls (2024) is a musical adaptation of the classic teen comedy, centering on Cady Heron as she navigates the volatile social hierarchy of high school. The film is rated PG-13 for its depiction of toxic peer dynamics, frequent use of strong language, and themes involving bullying and social manipulation. Parents…
Is there sex or nudity in Mean Girls?
The film features sexualized choreography, tight-fitting costumes, and frequent references to sexual desirability. Characters engage in crude dialogue about dating, virginity, and romantic entanglements.
How violent is Mean Girls?
Violence is mostly limited to social conflict, though it includes a significant, sudden moment where a character is hit by a school bus. Minor physical altercations occur during school-wide chaotic scenes.
Is the language in Mean Girls appropriate for kids?
Language is frequent and includes terms like 'bitch,' 'slut,' 'asshole,' and 'bastard,' along with a bleeped instance of a stronger expletive. Characters also use insults like 'fugly' throughout the story.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Mean Girls?
Underage characters are shown drinking alcohol at a house party, and there is dialogue concerning the misuse of substances, including a false rumor about a student putting vodka in an inhaler.
What mature themes appear in Mean Girls?
The narrative explores themes of severe social bullying, cyber-harassment via a 'Burn Book,' betrayal among friends, and the manipulative nature of high school popularity hierarchies.
How long is Mean Girls?
Mean Girls runs 113 minutes, directed by Arturo Perez Jr., Samantha Jayne, released in 2024.
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