Grease
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Is it age appropriate?
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Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Musical phenomenon is great fun, but a bit racy.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 13 and Up
What to watch out for
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Grease was written by Kate Pluta
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.
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- 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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More on Grease
What’s the Story?
This movie covers quintessential high school moments: the big pep rally, the school dance, worrying about image, and, of course, falling in love. Though viewers shouldn't expect a highly accurate portrayal of life in the 1950s, the relationships between characters will feel like familiar emotional ground to many viewers. When it comes to an entertaining mix of singing, dancing, and comedy, GREASE -- which won a People's Choice Award -- is hard to beat. Adolescents will especially enjoy seeing John Travolta in his early days (boy, can he dance!).
Is It Any Good?
Grease was the word when this movie came out in 1978, and the word is still alive and well today, as evidenced by the movie's ever-growing legion of fans. In fact, it is the most profitable movie musical of all time, whose biggest hit, "Summer Nights," remains a standard at weddings, karaoke parties, and dances. Although the story is somewhat weak, the music and contagious energy more than make up for it, as do stellar performances by John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John, Stockard Channing, and Jeff Conaway.
Movie Details
Studio: Paramount Pictures, Director: Ken Annakin
Run time: 110 minutes
Theatrical release: 06/16/1978, DVD release: 06/03/2002
MPAA Rating: PG for some sexual content
Run time: 110 minutes
Theatrical release: 06/16/1978, DVD release: 06/03/2002
MPAA Rating: PG for some sexual content
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Most Recent Reviews
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I rate this title on for age 4 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
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I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
Great movie!
I love grease ! I have seen it 17 times. It is a great movie and I would suggest it. But I think there is a little too much sexy stuff, and some of language is questionable. Also it encourages girls to change for boys. Like I said before this is my favorite movie ever. It all depends on how mature your kids are. I watched Grease by myself because my mom thought I could handle it, but I'm not every kid out there.
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I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
Grease is the word!!!;)
This is a great movie but, there is some sexual activity but not so much that you have to worry about it. You may want to cover your child's eyes on one particular scene with Kenickie and Rizzo in car. There are also some references to girls that aren't that appropriate. But, other than that, it is a great movie with a phenomenal soundtrack!
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I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
I think this movie has a great plot but there is too much sexual material. Alot of stuff will go over the younger viewers heads. But for those who have a grasp on it will be able to pick it up.
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I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
OKAY FOR 8 TO 10 YEAR OLDS WIYH A PARENT
LOVE IT
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I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
tweens-teens no lower
i liked it,but to much kissing
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I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
great for tweens and up
I loved grease it is funny and a classic love story
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I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
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I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Negative role models
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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.
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I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
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.
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I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
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!!!!!
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I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
really, parents?
seriously. i saw this when i was 7. calm down.
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I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
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- Good role models
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I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- 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!
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Lives in FloridaI rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Negative role models
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I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
Know Your Kid
Great movie! But not for young viewers.
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I rate this title pause for age 8 and give it
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.
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I rate this title pause for age 10 and give it
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!!
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I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
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
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Ratings at a Glance
| 67% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
| 67% | of parents say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking |
| 67% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
| 33% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 33% | of parents don't think the messages are positive |
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