Strictly Ballroom (1992) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Brave new steps put Scott's career in jeopardy. With a new partner and determination, can he still succeed?
Rated PG • 1992 • 1h 34m
A gifted competitive ballroom dancer insists on dancing his own steps rather than the official ones — and finds an unlikely partner. Paul Mercurio and Tara Morice. PG rating is appropriate. Baz Luhrmann's debut.
Cast
Is Strictly Ballroom appropriate for kids?
A gifted competitive ballroom dancer insists on dancing his own steps rather than the official ones — and finds an unlikely partner. Paul Mercurio and Tara Morice. PG rating is appropriate. Baz Luhrmann's debut. Read more — free account
Content severity in Strictly Ballroom
What happens in Strictly Ballroom, moment by moment
- 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:42 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 1:18 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
Sex and nudity in Strictly Ballroom
There is no depicted sexual activity or nudity in the film. The romance between the leads is expressed through ballroom dancing and a brief, chaste kiss toward the end of the story. Costumes are style-appropriate for competitive dance, showing legs and backs, but the tone remains focused on the art of movement.
Violence and gore in Strictly Ballroom
The film contains no physical violence or gore. Conflict is primarily expressed through verbal disagreements and high-stakes dance competitions where the emotional intensity can be high. A character is briefly pushed in a moment of frustration, but no injuries occur.
Language in Strictly Ballroom
Mild language is present throughout the film, consistent with its PG rating. The dialogue includes a few uses of terms like 'bloody,' 'hell,' and some insults directed at the protagonist's dancing style. Overall, the vocabulary is tame and typical for a family-friendly drama.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Strictly Ballroom
There is no significant use of illegal drugs or alcohol depicted in the film. Characters are occasionally seen in social settings, like clubs or competitions, where alcohol might be present in the background, but no instances of intoxication occur. The focus remains strictly on the discipline of the dancers.
Mature themes in Strictly Ballroom
A film about artistic authenticity vs institutional conformity — Scott's refusal to dance the approved steps as the film's entire moral. Luhrmann's maximalist visual style fully formed from the start. The final dance sequence is one of cinema's most exhilarating endings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Strictly Ballroom appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Strictly Ballroom is best for ages 12+. It's rated PG. A gifted competitive ballroom dancer insists on dancing his own steps rather than the official ones — and finds an unlikely partner. Paul Mercurio and Tara Morice. PG rating is appropriate. Baz Luhrmann's debut.
What age rating does Strictly Ballroom have?
Strictly Ballroom is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 12+.
What is Strictly Ballroom about?
A gifted competitive ballroom dancer insists on dancing his own steps rather than the official ones — and finds an unlikely partner. Paul Mercurio and Tara Morice. PG rating is appropriate. Baz Luhrmann's debut.
Is there sex or nudity in Strictly Ballroom?
There is no depicted sexual activity or nudity in the film. The romance between the leads is expressed through ballroom dancing and a brief, chaste kiss toward the end of the story. Costumes are style-appropriate for competitive dance, showing legs and backs…
How violent is Strictly Ballroom?
The film contains no physical violence or gore. Conflict is primarily expressed through verbal disagreements and high-stakes dance competitions where the emotional intensity can be high. A character is briefly pushed in a moment of frustration, but no…
Is the language in Strictly Ballroom appropriate for kids?
Mild language is present throughout the film, consistent with its PG rating. The dialogue includes a few uses of terms like 'bloody,' 'hell,' and some insults directed at the protagonist's dancing style. Overall, the vocabulary is tame and typical for a…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Strictly Ballroom?
There is no significant use of illegal drugs or alcohol depicted in the film. Characters are occasionally seen in social settings, like clubs or competitions, where alcohol might be present in the background, but no instances of intoxication occur. The focus…
What mature themes appear in Strictly Ballroom?
A film about artistic authenticity vs institutional conformity — Scott's refusal to dance the approved steps as the film's entire moral. Luhrmann's maximalist visual style fully formed from the start. The final dance sequence is one of cinema's most…
How long is Strictly Ballroom?
Strictly Ballroom runs 94 minutes, directed by Baz Luhrmann, released in 1992.
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