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Cheer (2020) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

The stakes on the mat are high, but for these cheerleaders, the only thing more brutal than their workouts and more exceptional than their performances are the stories of adversity and triumph behind the athletes themselves.

TV-Y7 • 2020 • 2 seasons

7.3
100+
Average rating by Bontent members
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Age
7+

Cheer follows the ups and downs of Navarro College's competitive cheer squad as they work to win a coveted national title.

Cast

Monica Aldama
Monica Aldama
GB
Gabi Butler
MS
Morgan Simianer
LM
La'Darius Marshall
MB
Maddy Brum
GR
Gillian Rupert
PS
Payton Sykes
JW
Jada Wooten
VJ
Vonte Johnson
D'
DeVonte 'Dee' Joseph
AR
Angel Rice
J'
Jaden 'Jaymo' Rice
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Is Cheer appropriate for kids?

Cheer follows the ups and downs of Navarro College's competitive cheer squad as they work to win a coveted national title. Read more — free account

Content severity in Cheer Sign up for season-by-season breakdown

Substances None 0/10
Language Mild 2/10
Sex/Nudity None 0/10
Violence/Gore Intense 8/10
Mature Themes Intense 10/10

Sex and nudity in Cheer

No sexual content or nudity. Mild crush or flirtation jokes may appear.

Violence and gore in Cheer

Frequent cartoon slapstick, chases, crashes, pranks, and exaggerated accidents. No realistic injury.

Language in Cheer

No strong language; mild insults, teasing, yelling, and comic frustration may occur.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Cheer

There is no depiction of drug, alcohol, or tobacco use throughout the season. Characters do not engage with any illegal or controlled substances.

Mature themes in Cheer

Mild themes of friendship, rivalry, honesty, responsibility, teamwork, confidence, consequences, and learning from mistakes.

Scary moments in Cheer

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Cheer 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 Cheer appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Cheer is best for ages 7+. It's rated TV-Y7. Cheer follows the ups and downs of Navarro College's competitive cheer squad as they work to win a coveted national title.

What age rating does Cheer have?

Cheer is rated TV-Y7. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 7+.

What is Cheer about?

Cheer follows the ups and downs of Navarro College's competitive cheer squad as they work to win a coveted national title.

How many seasons does Cheer have?

Cheer has 2 seasons covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in Cheer?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Cheer.

How violent is Cheer?

Violence isn't a standout concern across Cheer per our reviewers.

Is the language in Cheer appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across Cheer.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Cheer?

Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across Cheer.

What mature themes appear in Cheer?

Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of Cheer.

Where can I read the full Cheer parent guide?

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