Work It (2020) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A brilliant but clumsy high school senior vows to get into her late father's alma mater by transforming herself and a misfit squad into dance champions.
Rated PG-13 • 2020 • 1h 33m
Work It follows high-school senior Quinn Ackerman as she forms a dance team to secure a spot at her late father's alma mater. The film is rated PG-13 primarily for mild sexual humor, including suggestive dialogue and visual gags about anatomy, along with moderate language. While the tone is upbeat and inspirational, parents should be aware of scenes involving teenage romantic tension and occasional crude humor. It is suitable for older… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Work It appropriate for kids?
Work It follows high-school senior Quinn Ackerman as she forms a dance team to secure a spot at her late father's alma mater. The film is rated PG-13 primarily for mild sexual humor, including suggestive dialogue and visual gags about anatomy, along with moderate language. While… Read more — free account
Content severity in Work It
What happens in Work It, moment by moment
- 0:10 🔥 Mature Themes 2/10
- 0:15 💬 Language 3/10
- 0:22 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
Sex and nudity in Work It
The film features several instances of mild sexual content. This includes characters kissing, a scene with a shirtless male lead, and a recurring joke regarding a male dancer with a visible bulge in his shorts. There is also a brief, awkward sequence involving an accidental viewing of a peer in a bathroom stall.
Violence and gore in Work It
None. There is no physical combat or injury depicted; the only conflicts are competitive dance rivalries and social disagreements.
Language in Work It
Language is moderate and typical for a teen-targeted production. Dialogue includes roughly seven uses of 'shit,' as well as various milder expletives like 'damn,' 'hell,' and 'ass,' alongside occasional uses of these words in the film's soundtrack.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Work It
None. There are no on-screen depictions of alcohol, tobacco, or illicit drug use.
Mature themes in Work It
The narrative explores the pressure to succeed academically and live up to parental expectations. Themes of grief, the betrayal of friends, and the struggle to find one's own path outside of family legacy are central to Quinn's development.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Work It appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Work It is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Work It follows high-school senior Quinn Ackerman as she forms a dance team to secure a spot at her late father's alma mater. The film is rated PG-13 primarily for mild sexual humor, including suggestive dialogue and…
What age rating does Work It have?
Work It is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Work It about?
Work It follows high-school senior Quinn Ackerman as she forms a dance team to secure a spot at her late father's alma mater. The film is rated PG-13 primarily for mild sexual humor, including suggestive dialogue and visual gags about anatomy, along with moderate language. While the tone is upbeat and inspirational…
Is there sex or nudity in Work It?
The film features several instances of mild sexual content. This includes characters kissing, a scene with a shirtless male lead, and a recurring joke regarding a male dancer with a visible bulge in his shorts. There is also a brief, awkward sequence…
How violent is Work It?
None. There is no physical combat or injury depicted; the only conflicts are competitive dance rivalries and social disagreements.
Is the language in Work It appropriate for kids?
Language is moderate and typical for a teen-targeted production. Dialogue includes roughly seven uses of 'shit,' as well as various milder expletives like 'damn,' 'hell,' and 'ass,' alongside occasional uses of these words in the film's soundtrack.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Work It?
None. There are no on-screen depictions of alcohol, tobacco, or illicit drug use.
What mature themes appear in Work It?
The narrative explores the pressure to succeed academically and live up to parental expectations. Themes of grief, the betrayal of friends, and the struggle to find one's own path outside of family legacy are central to Quinn's development.
How long is Work It?
Work It runs 93 minutes, directed by Laura Terruso, released in 2020.
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