Step Up (2006) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Name: Step Up
Director: Anne Fletcher
Released: 2006
Duration: 98 min
Rating: 6.9

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Delinquent Tyler Gage receives the opportunity of a lifetime after vandalizing a performing arts school, gaining him the chance to earn a scholarship and dance with up-and-coming dancer Nora.

Rated PG-13 • 2006 • 1h 38m

Directed by Anne Fletcher

6.9

2K+

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Age

13+

Overall: A troubled young man from the wrong side of Baltimore is sentenced to community service at a performing arts school — where he partners with a talented ballet student. Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan. PG-13 is appropriate.

Cast

Channing Tatum

Jenna Dewan

Damaine Radcliff

Rachel Griffiths

Deirdre Lovejoy

Alyson Stoner

Drew Sidora

Josh Henderson

Heavy D

Ryan Sands

Frank Ferrara Sr.

Frank Herzog

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Is Step Up appropriate for kids?

Content severity in Step Up

Sex None 0/10

Violence Strong 7/10

Language Moderate 3/10

Substances None 0/10

Themes Strong 5/10

What happens in Step Up, moment by moment

0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
0:15 💬 Language 3/10
0:45 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10

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Sex and nudity in Step Up

There are no sex scenes or nudity depicted in the film. The romance focuses on dancing and emotional chemistry, with content limited to a few brief kisses and some mild flirting between the teenage characters.

Violence and gore in Step Up

The film features moderate street-level conflict, including a drive-by shooting that results in the tragic, serious death of a young character. This impactful moment is handled with heavy emotional weight, though the movie lacks graphic gore or excessive physical fighting.

Language in Step Up

Dialogue contains moderate profanity consistent with its PG-13 rating, including occasional uses of terms like 'hell,' 'damn,' 'ass,' and 'bitch.' The language reflects the urban setting and the tensions between the characters without being pervasive or extreme.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Step Up

There is no significant use of alcohol, illegal drugs, or tobacco products shown in the film. The story focuses instead on the discipline of dance and the protagonist's community service, keeping the content clean in regards to substance abuse.

Mature themes in Step Up

The dance film that launched Channing Tatum's career — his physical presence and obvious talent make Tyler's journey credible. A film about two worlds — street and classical dance — discovering they speak the same language.

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Is Step Up appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Step Up is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Overall: A troubled young man from the wrong side of Baltimore is sentenced to community service at a performing arts school — where he partners with a talented ballet student. Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan. PG-13 is…

What age rating does Step Up have?

Step Up is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

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How long is Step Up?

Step Up runs 98 minutes, directed by Anne Fletcher, released in 2006.

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