Swing Girls (2004) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A group of delinquent high school girls form a band when they accidentally poison their school's brass band and have to replace them.
Rated NR • 2004 • 1h 45m
Swing Girls is a lighthearted Japanese musical comedy about a group of delinquent high school girls who are forced to form a jazz band. The film's unrated status is likely equivalent to a PG rating, with content concerns being very mild overall. Parents should be aware of some slapstick, comedic violence, including a scene where an animal is accidentally killed (non-graphically) and a moment where a fire is accidentally started… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Swing Girls appropriate for kids?
Swing Girls is a lighthearted Japanese musical comedy about a group of delinquent high school girls who are forced to form a jazz band. The film's unrated status is likely equivalent to a PG rating, with content concerns being very mild overall. Parents should be aware of some… Read more — free account
Content severity in Swing Girls
What happens in Swing Girls, moment by moment
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Sex and nudity in Swing Girls
This category is very light. In one brief, comedic moment, a girl's skirt gets caught on her chair as she stands up, momentarily revealing her underwear. The scene is played for laughs and is entirely non-sexual in nature.
Violence and gore in Swing Girls
Violence is infrequent and presented in a slapstick, comedic tone. The main incident involves the girls being chased by a wild boar, which is then accidentally and non-graphically killed. Other moments include the school's brass band getting sick from food poisoning (played for laughs) and a scene where the girls accidentally start a small fire that sets off a sprinkler system.
Language in Swing Girls
The original Japanese dialogue is clean. However, according to user reports, the official English subtitles contain a few uses of mild profanity, such as the "s-word," during moments of frustration.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Swing Girls
Substance use is not a factor in this film. Wine bottles may be visible in the background of a character's home, but no alcohol is ever consumed by any character.
Mature themes in Swing Girls
The film's themes center on responsibility, perseverance, and finding a passion. The girls start as lazy students who lie and shirk duties, leading to the accidental food poisoning of the school band. They are mildly blackmailed into forming a new band, and later, key characters lie about their musical ability and about missing a festival deadline. These deceptions lead to consequences but are ultimately resolved positively.
Scary moments in Swing Girls
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Swing Girls 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 Swing Girls appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Swing Girls is best for ages 10+. It's rated NR. Swing Girls is a lighthearted Japanese musical comedy about a group of delinquent high school girls who are forced to form a jazz band. The film's unrated status is likely equivalent to a PG rating, with content…
What age rating does Swing Girls have?
Swing Girls is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is Swing Girls about?
Swing Girls is a lighthearted Japanese musical comedy about a group of delinquent high school girls who are forced to form a jazz band. The film's unrated status is likely equivalent to a PG rating, with content concerns being very mild overall. Parents should be aware of some slapstick, comedic violence, including a…
Is there sex or nudity in Swing Girls?
This category is very light. In one brief, comedic moment, a girl's skirt gets caught on her chair as she stands up, momentarily revealing her underwear. The scene is played for laughs and is entirely non-sexual in nature.
How violent is Swing Girls?
Violence is infrequent and presented in a slapstick, comedic tone. The main incident involves the girls being chased by a wild boar, which is then accidentally and non-graphically killed. Other moments include the school's brass band getting sick from food…
Is the language in Swing Girls appropriate for kids?
The original Japanese dialogue is clean. However, according to user reports, the official English subtitles contain a few uses of mild profanity, such as the "s-word," during moments of frustration.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Swing Girls?
Substance use is not a factor in this film. Wine bottles may be visible in the background of a character's home, but no alcohol is ever consumed by any character.
What mature themes appear in Swing Girls?
The film's themes center on responsibility, perseverance, and finding a passion. The girls start as lazy students who lie and shirk duties, leading to the accidental food poisoning of the school band. They are mildly blackmailed into forming a new band, and…
How long is Swing Girls?
Swing Girls runs 105 minutes, directed by Shinobu Yaguchi, released in 2004.
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