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Grease

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 13.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Musical phenomenon is great fun, but a bit racy.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 13 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Male characters view females as sex objects. One T-Bird claims that that "chicks" are "only good for one thing." Unpopular students are the butt of several jokes. Sandy and Danny act against their respective natures to try to impress each other.
  • Violence:

    While playing sports, Danny hits two students and snaps an umpire's mask. A T-Bird draws his switchblade in preparation for a rumble.
  • Sex:

    A character is briefly shown in her bra. Characters are seen making out. At the drive-in, Danny makes a pass at Sandy. Sexual activity is implied when two characters discuss a broken condom, resulting in Rizzo's fear she may be pregnant. Naked derrieres are seen when characters moon a passing car and, later, a television camera. The T-Birds discuss female anatomy, and one fellow peeks up the skirts of female students. The Pink Ladies dance around in their nighties mocking Sandy's virginity. The song "Greased Lightnin'" has strong sexual content, though the innuendo may go over the heads of younger viewers.
  • Language:

    Fairly mild, mostly of the sexual variety. Characters use an obscene finger gesture.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Characters smoke, drink, and spike the punch at the school dance.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Grease

Parents need to know that this movie is full of somewhat racy material, although most of it isn't any more shocking than the content of today's teen flicks and television shows. Still, you might want to give it a quick "refresher" watch before showing it to kids under 13 to make sure you remember exactly what they'll be seeing.

Read our full review by Kate Pluta

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how some things about high school are always the same, even if you're not singing about them in poodle skirts. Why do the Pink Ladies tease Sandy? Why does she feel like she needs to conform? What does Rizzo's song "There Are Worse Things I Could Do" convey about her personality?

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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    OKAY FOR 8 TO 10 YEAR OLDS WIYH A PARENT

    LOVE IT

  2. I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    tweens-teens no lower

    i liked it,but to much kissing

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Tennessee
    I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    great for tweens and up

    I loved grease it is funny and a classic love story

  4. I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Negative role models

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    Classic movie rated before "PG-13", keep that in mind.

    No doubt about it. "Grease" is a classic. Just a classic that should be showed to people 13 and up. Lots of talk about sex between the T-Pig- I mean the T-birds sadly portray gangs in High School accurately.

  6. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Maryland
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Cool

    I used to hate this movie but i love it now and personally it wasn't terrible.The boys in the movie are basicly pigs.younger kids will probably not understand any of the bad things but older children will most likely catch it.

  7. I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message

    Chill out, pick your battles!

    It does have a lot of sexual things in it, but I mean, come on, it's classic!!!!!! 11+ should be fine to watch it. I never liked it before I turned 14, but now it's my favorite movie. So younger kids may not even be interested. Chill out, worried parents. I know you're concerned, but I'd put up the battle against the Saw movies and American Pie instead of this one. Something my mom always tells me: Pick your battles!!!!!

  8. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 5.0

    really, parents?

    seriously. i saw this when i was 7. calm down.

  9. I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

  10. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Colorado
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    Great Movie!

    One of my favorites, but soooo inappropriate! But, buy the CD and liston We Go Together, You're The One That I Want, Hopelssly Devoted, and Summer Nights although you might consider it a bit iffy!

  11. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

  12. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in California
    I rate this title off for age 8 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Negative message

  13. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Minnesota
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message

    Know Your Kid

    Great movie! But not for young viewers.

  14. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it 1.0

    All time family film!

    Grease is suitable for anyone of any age, as long as they understand that they won't be smoking, etc. It is a feel good film.

  15. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it 4.0

    Classic Movie Musical about High School Romance!

    I watched this movie when I was seven and I always walked around with my hair slicked back and a leather jacket on. I watched it when I had taken adolecensce classes and it made more sense. They don't show anything bad. Making out and some brief language is all you have to worry about. Great Movie for a summer night!!

  16. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Arizona
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 5.0

    best movie Ever to be made

    i L-O-V-E this movie it is so good i first saw it when i was 6 because my dad relly likes this movie to and some parts re in appropiriate for like little kids but it is the best

  17. I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Loved it!!!!!!!!!!

    I first saw this movie when I was 8! My parents are very strict but had seen this movie and thought it was great. I have always loved this movie and I'm sure kids over the age of 8 will too!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  18. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Tennessee
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    My fave movie of all time!

    This has been my favorite movie since I was 7 or 8 years old! I don't see much of an issue unless you listen or watch closely, because there are a few thing that would go right over a tween's head if we didn't! This is the best movie EVER in my opinion!

  19. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Good but inaprop

  20. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Good movie!

    There's a lot of innuendo in it, though.

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