Spice World (1997) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
World famous pop group the Spice Girls zip around London in their luxurious double decker tour bus having various adventures and performing for their fans.
Rated PG • 1997 • 1h 32m
This satirical musical comedy received its PG rating for some mild vulgarity, brief nudity, and language. 'Spice World' follows the Spice Girls through a series of surreal adventures in London as they prepare for a major concert. The film contains light sexual innuendo, including jokes about anatomy and a brief shot of male dancers' bare buttocks. Violence is purely comedic and cartoonish, and language is limited to minor British… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Spice World appropriate for kids?
This satirical musical comedy received its PG rating for some mild vulgarity, brief nudity, and language. 'Spice World' follows the Spice Girls through a series of surreal adventures in London as they prepare for a major concert. The film contains light sexual innuendo… Read more — free account
Content severity in Spice World
What happens in Spice World, moment by moment
- 0:15 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
- 0:26 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
- 0:32 🍷 Substances 1/10
Sex and nudity in Spice World
Content is mild and infrequent. In one musical number, several male backup dancers are briefly shown from behind with bare buttocks. In another comedic scene, an alien character grabs a character's breasts. There are a few suggestive jokes and remarks, including one about a pregnant woman needing to have "kept her legs together," and another about a man's crotch.
Violence and gore in Spice World
Violence is very light and consistently played for comedy. A fantasy sequence features Emma Bunton using cartoonish martial arts to fight off generic villains without any injury shown. The film's climax is a movie-within-a-movie sequence where the girls drive their tour bus recklessly through London and discover a fake bomb, with all peril being entirely slapstick. The bomb explodes comically during the credits.
Language in Spice World
Language is infrequent and mild. There are a few uses of British slang like "bloody" and "arse," used in moments of exasperation. There is some light name-calling, but no strong profanity.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Spice World
Substance use is inconsequential. Adults are shown holding and drinking alcoholic beverages in the background during a large party scene, but no emphasis is placed on consumption and no characters are shown to be intoxicated.
Mature themes in Spice World
The film contains light themes of fame, media manipulation, and the importance of friendship. The Spice Girls contend with a sleazy newspaper owner trying to ruin their careers, navigate the pressures of their schedule, and have a brief falling out before reaffirming their bond. A major subplot involves their close friend Nicola's pregnancy and childbirth.
Scary moments in Spice World
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Spice World 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 Spice World appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Spice World is best for ages 9+. It's rated PG. This satirical musical comedy received its PG rating for some mild vulgarity, brief nudity, and language. 'Spice World' follows the Spice Girls through a series of surreal adventures in London as they prepare for a…
What age rating does Spice World have?
Spice World is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 9+.
What is Spice World about?
This satirical musical comedy received its PG rating for some mild vulgarity, brief nudity, and language. 'Spice World' follows the Spice Girls through a series of surreal adventures in London as they prepare for a major concert. The film contains light sexual innuendo, including jokes about anatomy and a brief shot…
Is there sex or nudity in Spice World?
Content is mild and infrequent. In one musical number, several male backup dancers are briefly shown from behind with bare buttocks. In another comedic scene, an alien character grabs a character's breasts. There are a few suggestive jokes and remarks…
How violent is Spice World?
Violence is very light and consistently played for comedy. A fantasy sequence features Emma Bunton using cartoonish martial arts to fight off generic villains without any injury shown. The film's climax is a movie-within-a-movie sequence where the girls drive…
Is the language in Spice World appropriate for kids?
Language is infrequent and mild. There are a few uses of British slang like "bloody" and "arse," used in moments of exasperation. There is some light name-calling, but no strong profanity.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Spice World?
Substance use is inconsequential. Adults are shown holding and drinking alcoholic beverages in the background during a large party scene, but no emphasis is placed on consumption and no characters are shown to be intoxicated.
What mature themes appear in Spice World?
The film contains light themes of fame, media manipulation, and the importance of friendship. The Spice Girls contend with a sleazy newspaper owner trying to ruin their careers, navigate the pressures of their schedule, and have a brief falling out before…
How long is Spice World?
Spice World runs 92 minutes, directed by Bob Spiers, released in 1997.
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