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Shall We Dance?

(2004, Rated PG-13, Drama, Starring Richard Gere, Jennifer Lopez, Susan Sarandon)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 13.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Cute romance that is marred by homophobia.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 13–14

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Diverse characters, strong women.
  • Violence:

    Some tense moments.
  • Sex:

    Sexual references, some homophobic humor.
  • Language:

    Brief strong language.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Drinking, scenes in bars.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Shall We Dance?

Parents need to know that this movie has brief strong language and some unnecessary homophobic humor, particularly a gratuitous last-minute twist. There are sexual references and jokes, including references to adultery, but in general the characters' behavior is loyal and respectful. Characters drink and there are scenes in bars.

Read our full review by Nell Minow

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about talk about why it was hard for John and Beverly to be honest with each other. What was John missing? Which characters changed the most, and why? What could you do that would change your life the way dancing changed the lives of John, Vern, and Chic?

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    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 4.0

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