The Cheetah Girls (2003) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A four-member teen girl group named the Cheetah Girls go to a Manhattan High School for the Performing Arts and try to become the first freshmen to win the talent show in the school's history. During the talent show auditions, they meet a big-time producer named Jackal Johnson, who tries to make the group into superstars, but the girls run into many problems.
Rated G • 2003 • 1h 29m
This G-rated musical follows the journey of a teen girl group in Manhattan, The Cheetah Girls, as they navigate the path to stardom. The film's rating is due to its overwhelmingly positive tone, though it contains thematic content that may be emotionally intense for very young viewers. Parents should be aware of themes involving friendship conflicts, peer pressure from a manipulative producer named Jackal Johnson, and mild… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Cheetah Girls appropriate for kids?
This G-rated musical follows the journey of a teen girl group in Manhattan, The Cheetah Girls, as they navigate the path to stardom. The film's rating is due to its overwhelmingly positive tone, though it contains thematic content that may be emotionally intense for very young… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Cheetah Girls
What happens in The Cheetah Girls, moment by moment
- 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 2/10
- 0:18 🔥 Mature Themes 2/10
- 0:25 ♥ Sex & Nudity 2/10
Sex and nudity in The Cheetah Girls
Content is light. There is some mild flirting between teens and a brief kiss between two adult characters. The girls' performance outfits are sometimes tight-fitting, and their choreography includes some hip shaking, but it is not presented in a sexualized manner.
Violence and gore in The Cheetah Girls
Violence is very mild and brief. The main instance involves a scene of animal peril where a small dog falls into a construction hole on a city street, causing distress for the characters and a brief, tense rescue operation.
Language in The Cheetah Girls
Language is not a concern. The dialogue includes some teen slang of the era, such as a boy referring to a girl as his 'boo,' and a single moment of very mild potty humor involving a character stepping in dog waste.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Cheetah Girls
A single scene includes background alcohol use. During a dinner scene, an adult character's date has a glass of wine on the table. This is brief and not a focus of the scene.
Mature themes in The Cheetah Girls
The film contains moderate thematic elements. The primary conflicts stem from arguments and jealousy straining the girls' friendship, the pressure to compromise their artistic integrity for fame, and feelings of parental neglect. One character's status as a foster child living in poverty is a key emotional plot point, handled with sensitivity.
Scary moments in The Cheetah Girls
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for The Cheetah 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 The Cheetah Girls appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Cheetah Girls is best for ages 7+. It's rated G. This G-rated musical follows the journey of a teen girl group in Manhattan, The Cheetah Girls, as they navigate the path to stardom. The film's rating is due to its overwhelmingly positive tone, though it contains…
What age rating does The Cheetah Girls have?
The Cheetah Girls is officially rated G. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 7+.
What is The Cheetah Girls about?
This G-rated musical follows the journey of a teen girl group in Manhattan, The Cheetah Girls, as they navigate the path to stardom. The film's rating is due to its overwhelmingly positive tone, though it contains thematic content that may be emotionally intense for very young viewers. Parents should be aware of…
Is there sex or nudity in The Cheetah Girls?
Content is light. There is some mild flirting between teens and a brief kiss between two adult characters. The girls' performance outfits are sometimes tight-fitting, and their choreography includes some hip shaking, but it is not presented in a sexualized…
How violent is The Cheetah Girls?
Violence is very mild and brief. The main instance involves a scene of animal peril where a small dog falls into a construction hole on a city street, causing distress for the characters and a brief, tense rescue operation.
Is the language in The Cheetah Girls appropriate for kids?
Language is not a concern. The dialogue includes some teen slang of the era, such as a boy referring to a girl as his 'boo,' and a single moment of very mild potty humor involving a character stepping in dog waste.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Cheetah Girls?
A single scene includes background alcohol use. During a dinner scene, an adult character's date has a glass of wine on the table. This is brief and not a focus of the scene.
What mature themes appear in The Cheetah Girls?
The film contains moderate thematic elements. The primary conflicts stem from arguments and jealousy straining the girls' friendship, the pressure to compromise their artistic integrity for fame, and feelings of parental neglect. One character's status as a…
How long is The Cheetah Girls?
The Cheetah Girls runs 89 minutes, directed by Oz Scott, released in 2003.
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