Prom (2011) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
At “Prom,” every couple has a story and no two are exactly alike. As the big dance approaches for Nova Prescott, it’s a battle of wills as she finds herself drawn to the guy who gets in the way of her perfect prom. Fellow seniors Mei and Tyler harbor secrets, while others face all the insecurity and anticipation that surrounds one of high school’s most seminal events.
Rated PG • 2011 • 1h 44m
Disney's Prom is rated PG for mild language and a brief fight. Content concerns are exceptionally light, featuring typical high school romantic drama, mild insults, and occasional romantic kissing between teenage couples. Physical conflict is limited to a single brief hallway scuffle where a student receives a minor bloody nose, alongside an accidental shed fire caused by a neglected candle. Language is restricted to mild exclamations… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Prom appropriate for kids?
Disney's Prom is rated PG for mild language and a brief fight. Content concerns are exceptionally light, featuring typical high school romantic drama, mild insults, and occasional romantic kissing between teenage couples. Physical conflict is limited to a single brief hallway… Read more — free account
Content severity in Prom
What happens in Prom, moment by moment
- 0:12 🔥 Mature Themes 2/10
- 0:18 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
- 0:26 💬 Language 1/10
Sex and nudity in Prom
Content is limited to mild high school romance and prom preparations. Teen couples embrace, hold hands, and kiss passionate at times, while girls wear strapless or low-cut formal dresses. Implied infidelity and secret crushes drive several subplot conversations, but there is no explicit sexual content or nudity.
Violence and gore in Prom
Violence is brief and comic or mild in nature. A minor fistfight breaks out between high school boys resulting in a brief bloody nose before being broken up. Elsewhere, a neglected candle accidentally sets a wooden prop shed on fire, and teens are briefly pursued by security after trespassing.
Language in Prom
Language is extremely mild throughout the film. Dialogue includes occasional schoolyard name-calling such as 'jerk,' 'loser,' and 'idiot,' along with mild exclamations like 'geez,' 'shut up,' and 'oh my gosh.'
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Prom
There is no alcohol, tobacco, or illicit drug use depicted or mentioned anywhere in the film.
Mature themes in Prom
Explores common high school themes including social anxiety, fear of rejection, long-distance relationship worries after graduation, and parental pressure regarding social status.
Scary moments in Prom
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Prom 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 Prom appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Prom is best for ages 7+. It's rated PG. Disney's Prom is rated PG for mild language and a brief fight. Content concerns are exceptionally light, featuring typical high school romantic drama, mild insults, and occasional romantic kissing between teenage…
What age rating does Prom have?
Prom is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 7+.
What is Prom about?
Disney's Prom is rated PG for mild language and a brief fight. Content concerns are exceptionally light, featuring typical high school romantic drama, mild insults, and occasional romantic kissing between teenage couples. Physical conflict is limited to a single brief hallway scuffle where a student receives a minor…
Is there sex or nudity in Prom?
Content is limited to mild high school romance and prom preparations. Teen couples embrace, hold hands, and kiss passionate at times, while girls wear strapless or low-cut formal dresses. Implied infidelity and secret crushes drive several subplot…
How violent is Prom?
Violence is brief and comic or mild in nature. A minor fistfight breaks out between high school boys resulting in a brief bloody nose before being broken up. Elsewhere, a neglected candle accidentally sets a wooden prop shed on fire, and teens are briefly…
Is the language in Prom appropriate for kids?
Language is extremely mild throughout the film. Dialogue includes occasional schoolyard name-calling such as 'jerk,' 'loser,' and 'idiot,' along with mild exclamations like 'geez,' 'shut up,' and 'oh my gosh.'
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Prom?
There is no alcohol, tobacco, or illicit drug use depicted or mentioned anywhere in the film.
What mature themes appear in Prom?
Explores common high school themes including social anxiety, fear of rejection, long-distance relationship worries after graduation, and parental pressure regarding social status.
How long is Prom?
Prom runs 104 minutes, directed by Joe Nussbaum, released in 2011.
Where can I read the full Prom parent guide?
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