Step Up Revolution (2012) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Emily arrives in Miami with aspirations to become a professional dancer. She sparks with Sean, the leader of a dance crew whose neighborhood is threatened by Emily's father's development plans.
Rated PG-13 • 2012 • 1h 39m
A Miami dance crew uses flash mobs as a form of social protest to save their neighborhood from a corporate developer. The film is rated PG-13 due to frequent suggestive dancing with revealing costumes and an abundance of mild profanity throughout. It is generally suitable for viewers aged 12 and up who can handle the mature themes of gentrification and romantic sensuality.
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Is Step Up Revolution appropriate for kids?
A Miami dance crew uses flash mobs as a form of social protest to save their neighborhood from a corporate developer. The film is rated PG-13 due to frequent suggestive dancing with revealing costumes and an abundance of mild profanity throughout. It is generally suitable for… Read more — free account
Content severity in Step Up Revolution
What happens in Step Up Revolution, moment by moment
- 0:31 ♥ Sex & Nudity 6/10
- 0:41 💬 Language 6/10
- 0:51 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
Sex and nudity in Step Up Revolution
The film features moderate suggestive content, primarily through choreographed dance numbers that include sensual body movements, grinding, and physical intimacy. Female performers frequently wear revealing clothing such as crop tops, short shorts, and bikinis during beach and club sequences. Romantic tension between the leads culminates in multiple kisses and flirtatious dialogue throughout the story.
Violence and gore in Step Up Revolution
Violence is mild and largely restricted to non-physical property disruption during flash mob protests. There are brief moments of confrontation where security guards and police officers roughly handle demonstrators to disperse crowds. No graphic injuries or gore occur, though the tension of potential arrests and corporate intimidation provides a low-level sense of conflict.
Language in Step Up Revolution
The dialogue contains a moderate amount of profanity suitable for a PG-13 rating, including recurring uses of terms like 'hell,' 'damn,' 'ass,' and 'pissed.' There are also several instances of 's-word' variations and occasional crude anatomical references used as insults. The frequency of the language is consistent with the urban setting and high-stakes environment of the dance crews.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Step Up Revolution
Alcohol consumption is depicted in mild contexts, specifically during scenes taking place in upscale Miami lounges, clubs, and high-end parties. Characters are seen holding or drinking cocktails and beer, though no one is shown in a state of extreme intoxication or substance abuse. The focus remains on the social atmosphere and dancing rather than the usage of drugs or smoking.
Mature themes in Step Up Revolution
Activism, gentrification, art as protest, and love across class lines. A flashy dance film; the sensuality places it with tweens and up.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Step Up Revolution appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Step Up Revolution is best for ages 12+. It's rated PG-13. A Miami dance crew uses flash mobs as a form of social protest to save their neighborhood from a corporate developer. The film is rated PG-13 due to frequent suggestive dancing with revealing costumes and an abundance…
What age rating does Step Up Revolution have?
Step Up Revolution is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 12+.
What is Step Up Revolution about?
A Miami dance crew uses flash mobs as a form of social protest to save their neighborhood from a corporate developer. The film is rated PG-13 due to frequent suggestive dancing with revealing costumes and an abundance of mild profanity throughout. It is generally suitable for viewers aged 12 and up who can handle the…
Is there sex or nudity in Step Up Revolution?
The film features moderate suggestive content, primarily through choreographed dance numbers that include sensual body movements, grinding, and physical intimacy. Female performers frequently wear revealing clothing such as crop tops, short shorts, and…
How violent is Step Up Revolution?
Violence is mild and largely restricted to non-physical property disruption during flash mob protests. There are brief moments of confrontation where security guards and police officers roughly handle demonstrators to disperse crowds. No graphic injuries or…
Is the language in Step Up Revolution appropriate for kids?
The dialogue contains a moderate amount of profanity suitable for a PG-13 rating, including recurring uses of terms like 'hell,' 'damn,' 'ass,' and 'pissed.' There are also several instances of 's-word' variations and occasional crude anatomical references…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Step Up Revolution?
Alcohol consumption is depicted in mild contexts, specifically during scenes taking place in upscale Miami lounges, clubs, and high-end parties. Characters are seen holding or drinking cocktails and beer, though no one is shown in a state of extreme…
What mature themes appear in Step Up Revolution?
Activism, gentrification, art as protest, and love across class lines. A flashy dance film; the sensuality places it with tweens and up.
How long is Step Up Revolution?
Step Up Revolution runs 99 minutes, directed by Scott Speer, released in 2012.
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