Step Up: Year of the Dance (2019) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Two young people from different social classes put aside their differences and come together to form a dance group and win a championship in China.
Rated 12 • 2019 • 1h 40m
Step Up: Year of the Dance follows two talented dancers from Beijing who form a cross-cultural alliance to compete in a prestigious championship. The film focuses on artistic expression and professional ambition within the world of competitive dance. Parents should be aware that the film contains some mild sexual innuendo and suggestive dancing, along with typical dramatic conflicts between peers. It is largely a family-friendly… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Step Up: Year of the Dance appropriate for kids?
Step Up: Year of the Dance follows two talented dancers from Beijing who form a cross-cultural alliance to compete in a prestigious championship. The film focuses on artistic expression and professional ambition within the world of competitive dance. Parents should be aware that… Read more — free account
Content severity in Step Up: Year of the Dance
What happens in Step Up: Year of the Dance, moment by moment
- 0:15 ♥ Sex & Nudity 2/10
- 0:25 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:42 💬 Language 2/10
Sex and nudity in Step Up: Year of the Dance
There is occasional suggestive dancing and flirtatious interaction between the leads. Nothing explicit is shown, but the tone of the choreography and character dynamics are designed to be flirtatious.
Violence and gore in Step Up: Year of the Dance
None. The physical activity is limited to high-energy, choreographed dance routines and athletic training.
Language in Step Up: Year of the Dance
Language is very mild, featuring only infrequent usage of terms like 'hell' or 'damn' in casual conversation.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Step Up: Year of the Dance
None. There is no on-screen use of drugs or tobacco, and alcohol is not a significant feature.
Mature themes in Step Up: Year of the Dance
The narrative explores themes of parental pressure, the pursuit of individual identity versus family expectations, and the competitive nature of professional dance.
Scary moments in Step Up: Year of the Dance
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Step Up: Year of the Dance 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 Step Up: Year of the Dance appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Step Up: Year of the Dance is best for ages 10+. It's rated 12. Step Up: Year of the Dance follows two talented dancers from Beijing who form a cross-cultural alliance to compete in a prestigious championship. The film focuses on artistic expression and professional ambition within…
What age rating does Step Up: Year of the Dance have?
Step Up: Year of the Dance is officially rated 12. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is Step Up: Year of the Dance about?
Step Up: Year of the Dance follows two talented dancers from Beijing who form a cross-cultural alliance to compete in a prestigious championship. The film focuses on artistic expression and professional ambition within the world of competitive dance. Parents should be aware that the film contains some mild sexual…
Is there sex or nudity in Step Up: Year of the Dance?
There is occasional suggestive dancing and flirtatious interaction between the leads. Nothing explicit is shown, but the tone of the choreography and character dynamics are designed to be flirtatious.
How violent is Step Up: Year of the Dance?
None. The physical activity is limited to high-energy, choreographed dance routines and athletic training.
Is the language in Step Up: Year of the Dance appropriate for kids?
Language is very mild, featuring only infrequent usage of terms like 'hell' or 'damn' in casual conversation.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Step Up: Year of the Dance?
None. There is no on-screen use of drugs or tobacco, and alcohol is not a significant feature.
What mature themes appear in Step Up: Year of the Dance?
The narrative explores themes of parental pressure, the pursuit of individual identity versus family expectations, and the competitive nature of professional dance.
How long is Step Up: Year of the Dance?
Step Up: Year of the Dance runs 100 minutes, directed by Ron Yuan, released in 2019.
Where can I read the full Step Up: Year of the Dance parent guide?
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