Rockstar (2011) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Name: Rockstar
Director: Imtiaz Ali
Released: 2011
Duration: 159 min
Rating: 7.3

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

College student Janardhan is a simpleton who desperately seeks inspiration for the musician inside him. Although heartbreak helps him reach his goal, it also leads him to self-destruction.

Rated NR • 2011 • 2h 39m

Directed by Imtiaz Ali

7.3

200+

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Age

13+

Rockstar follows the turbulent journey of Janardhan "JJ" Jakhar as he transforms into the self-destructive rockstar Jordan. The film's Unrated status in the US reflects content best suited for teens and adults, centered on mature themes of obsessive love, adultery, terminal illness, and grief. The story contains moderate sexual content, including a central plot revolving around an extramarital affair, a rough kissing scene, and a brief… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Ranbir Kapoor

Nargis Fakhri

Shammi Kapoor

Aditi Rao Hydari

Kumud Mishra

Piyush Mishra

Moufid Aziz

Shernaz Patel

Jaideep Ahlawat

Shreya Narayan

Sanjana Sanghi

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Is Rockstar appropriate for kids?

Content severity in Rockstar

Sex Strong 6/10

Violence Strong 6/10

Language Moderate 4/10

Substances Moderate 3/10

Themes Intense 8/10

What happens in Rockstar, moment by moment

0:12 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
0:33 🍷 Substances 3/10
0:41 ♥ Sex & Nudity 5/10

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Sex and nudity in Rockstar

Moderate. The central plot involves an adulterous affair between Jordan and the married Heer, which results in a pregnancy. There is a rough, passionate kissing scene between the two. In one sequence, the characters visit an adult movie theater where an explicit film is implied to be playing (no visuals, only sounds). A song montage also includes a brief scene inside a strip club.

Violence and gore in Rockstar

Moderate. Violence is present but not graphic. In several scenes, Jordan is manhandled, beaten, and arrested by police, both in India and abroad. There is a scene where a character is hit, and another where Jordan gets into a scuffle with media personnel and is shown with a bloody face after a fight.

Language in Rockstar

Moderate. There are uses of profanity including 'bitch,' 'bastard,' 'shit,' and 'bloody.' In one prominent scene, a frustrated and angry Jordan makes an obscene middle-finger gesture towards the media and a crowd.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Rockstar

Mild. Characters are shown drinking alcohol and smoking cigarettes on occasion. In an early scene, the two young leads drink local liquor for the first time and are shown acting intoxicated.

Mature themes in Rockstar

Strong. The film's primary focus is on intense and mature themes. It heavily explores heartbreak, self-destructive behavior, the dark side of fame, and rebellion. A central storyline involves a main character's diagnosis with and eventual death from a terminal illness (bone marrow aplasia), which is depicted with significant emotional weight. The protagonist's subsequent grief and emotional breakdown are a major focus of the final act.

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Is Rockstar appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Rockstar is best for ages 13+. It's rated NR. Rockstar follows the turbulent journey of Janardhan "JJ" Jakhar as he transforms into the self-destructive rockstar Jordan. The film's Unrated status in the US reflects content best suited for teens and adults, centered…

What age rating does Rockstar have?

Rockstar is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

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Is there sex or nudity in Rockstar?

How violent is Rockstar?

Is the language in Rockstar appropriate for kids?

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Rockstar?

Mild. Characters are shown drinking alcohol and smoking cigarettes on occasion. In an early scene, the two young leads drink local liquor for the first time and are shown acting intoxicated.

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How long is Rockstar?

Rockstar runs 159 minutes, directed by Imtiaz Ali, released in 2011.

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