Big Time Rush (2009) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Name: Big Time Rush
Rating: 8.6

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Four teenage friends move from Minneapolis to Los Angeles to form a potential chart-topping boy band after Kendall is inadvertently discovered by an eccentric record executive, Gustavo Rocque. As they seize this opportunity of a lifetime, these friends embark on an exciting comedy and music-filled journey to prove to themselves and their record label that they are serious about their new career choice.

TV-PG • 2009 • 4 seasons

8.6

1K+

Average rating by Bontent members

Age

10+

A look at life for the members of a boy band who are trying to make it big in the music industry.

Cast

Kendall Schmidt

Logan Henderson

James Maslow

Carlos PenaVega

Stephen Kramer Glickman

Ciara Bravo

Tanya Chisholm

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Is Big Time Rush appropriate for kids?

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Substances None 0/10

Language Mild 2/10

Sex/Nudity Mild 2/10

Violence/Gore Intense 8/10

Mature Themes Intense 10/10

Sex and nudity in Big Time Rush

No explicit sexual content or nudity. Crushes, dating, flirting, jealousy, and romantic embarrassment may recur.

Violence and gore in Big Time Rush

Minimal-to-mild violence; slapstick, sports mishaps, pranks, or comic accidents may occur.

Language in Big Time Rush

The season contains no strong profanity or vulgar language. Conflict is expressed through mild insults, sarcastic remarks, and frequent teenage teasing typical of a comedy series. Occasional heated arguments occur between the band members and their manager, but the dialogue remain suitable for a young audience.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Big Time Rush

No prominent substance use; occasional party or older-teen settings may be referenced lightly.

Mature themes in Big Time Rush

Moderate tween/teen themes of friendship, identity, independence, peer pressure, jealousy, popularity, honesty, and responsibility.

Scary moments in Big Time Rush

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Big Time Rush 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Big Time Rush appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Big Time Rush is best for ages 10+. It's rated TV-PG. A look at life for the members of a boy band who are trying to make it big in the music industry.

What age rating does Big Time Rush have?

Big Time Rush is rated TV-PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.

What is Big Time Rush about?

A look at life for the members of a boy band who are trying to make it big in the music industry.

How many seasons does Big Time Rush have?

Big Time Rush has 4 seasons covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in Big Time Rush?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Big Time Rush.

How violent is Big Time Rush?

Violence isn't a standout concern across Big Time Rush per our reviewers.

Is the language in Big Time Rush appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across Big Time Rush.