Sing Street (2016) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A boy growing up in Dublin during the 1980s escapes his strained family life by starting a band to impress the mysterious girl he likes.
Rated PG-13 • 2016 • 1h 45m
Sing Street is a 1980s-set musical drama about Conor, a teenager in Dublin who starts a band to escape his strained home life and impress a girl named Raphina. The film deals with significant adolescent struggles, including bullying, parental conflict, and the pressures of poverty, which contribute to its PG-13 rating. Parents should be aware of frequent profanity, themes of abuse and marital breakdown, and casual teenage smoking… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Sing Street appropriate for kids?
Sing Street is a 1980s-set musical drama about Conor, a teenager in Dublin who starts a band to escape his strained home life and impress a girl named Raphina. The film deals with significant adolescent struggles, including bullying, parental conflict, and the pressures of… Read more — free account
Content severity in Sing Street
What happens in Sing Street, moment by moment
- 0:12 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
- 0:28 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
- 0:35 💬 Language 4/10
Sex and nudity in Sing Street
The film contains mild, character-driven dialogue regarding relationships and physical intimacy. Characters discuss 'riding' and 'sexual intercourse' in adolescent contexts, but there is no sexual violence or nudity.
Violence and gore in Sing Street
There are occasional instances of physical confrontation, primarily involving school bullies and an aggressive teacher. Scenes include a headbutt, a forced head-washing incident, and implied domestic abuse, though the tone remains grounded rather than gratuitously gory.
Language in Sing Street
Profanity is moderate throughout the film, including multiple uses of 'f-words,' 's-words,' and various derogatory slurs used in the context of peer-to-peer bullying.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Sing Street
There is recurring teenage and young-adult smoking and a brief depiction of a priest drinking from a whiskey flask. Substance abuse issues within families are mentioned as part of the plot.
Mature themes in Sing Street
The film explores mature, difficult topics including bullying, the separation of parents, domestic dysfunction, and the desperation that drives teenagers to seek escape through art.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sing Street appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Sing Street is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Sing Street is a 1980s-set musical drama about Conor, a teenager in Dublin who starts a band to escape his strained home life and impress a girl named Raphina. The film deals with significant adolescent struggles…
What age rating does Sing Street have?
Sing Street is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Sing Street about?
Sing Street is a 1980s-set musical drama about Conor, a teenager in Dublin who starts a band to escape his strained home life and impress a girl named Raphina. The film deals with significant adolescent struggles, including bullying, parental conflict, and the pressures of poverty, which contribute to its PG-13…
Is there sex or nudity in Sing Street?
The film contains mild, character-driven dialogue regarding relationships and physical intimacy. Characters discuss 'riding' and 'sexual intercourse' in adolescent contexts, but there is no sexual violence or nudity.
How violent is Sing Street?
There are occasional instances of physical confrontation, primarily involving school bullies and an aggressive teacher. Scenes include a headbutt, a forced head-washing incident, and implied domestic abuse, though the tone remains grounded rather than…
Is the language in Sing Street appropriate for kids?
Profanity is moderate throughout the film, including multiple uses of 'f-words,' 's-words,' and various derogatory slurs used in the context of peer-to-peer bullying.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Sing Street?
There is recurring teenage and young-adult smoking and a brief depiction of a priest drinking from a whiskey flask. Substance abuse issues within families are mentioned as part of the plot.
What mature themes appear in Sing Street?
The film explores mature, difficult topics including bullying, the separation of parents, domestic dysfunction, and the desperation that drives teenagers to seek escape through art.
How long is Sing Street?
Sing Street runs 105 minutes, directed by John Carney, released in 2016.
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