Really good movie! other than some brief language and very sexual dancing, this movie is good for 12 and up
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Dirty Dancing
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Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 12. -
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Common Sense says
A hip-shaking guilty pleasure.
updated 07.04.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 12–14
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What Parents Need to Know
About Dirty Dancing
Parents need to know that this 1960s-set forbidden romance is a guilty pleasure, due to several campy scenes, flashy dance sequences, and appealing performances by its main characters. Although some parents may find the dancing a little too dirty, teenage viewers will be captivated by the flashy fantasy of star-crossed summer romance. Sexual references abound here beyond the dance moves: one character has a botched abortion, the main character loses her virginity, and another talks about her plans to go all the way. An older married woman propositions younger men on staff at the resort and sleeps with one.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the film's sexual themes. How does each family member feel about teenage sex? As a teenager, what would you do if you were pressured to have sex?
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Most Recent Reviews
Lives in MaineI rate this title iffy for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:- Inappropriate sexual content
AMAZING!
I rate this title on for age 17 and give itMy concerns are:- Inappropriate sexual content
Moronic plot, disgusting lack of moral qualms, paying for the murder of an unborn being glorified, vulgar dancing, statutory rape of main character.. barffff
- Lives in ConnecticutI rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it
Great Summer Romance (Teens+)
Baby and Patrick Swayze dance the night away in Dirty Dancing with some AWESOME dance moves! It's fun, campy, and a must-see for teens. Parents should note that all though there are no sex scenes, there are steamy, steamy dance moves and LOTS of french kissing. There is also a scary botched abortion. Bad guys, however, get their dues. 13+
- Lives in MissouriI rate this title on for age 2 and give it
LOVED IT
awesome movie! if you havent seen it you should. an awesome classic!
- Lives in FloridaI rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
GREAT MOVIE FOR GIRLS OF ANY AGE!!!
I LOVE WATCHING IT W/ MY GRANDMA,AND MOM SINCE ITZ KINDA A CHICK FLICK I HAVE SEEN THIS MOVIE SO MANY TIMES!!! EVEN THOUGH BABY MAKES SOME BAD CHOICES SHE LEARNS FROM THEM,AND THATS THE IMPORTANT MORAL OF THIS MOVIE.REMEMBER: THERE IS SOME MATURE DIALOUGE IN THIS FILM MEANING SO,U MIGHT WANT TO SEE THIS ONE W/ YOUR KIDS IF THE AREN'T 13 OR OVER
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| 100% | of parents don't think the messages are positive |
| 100% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
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