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The Cheetah Girls

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Singers celebrate diversity and independence.

Themes in this movie include:   friendship

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Kids will take away lessons about acceptance and diversity.
  • Messages:

    The group's music broadcasts anti-prejudice themes and awareness of cultural and personal differences. The Cheetahs value fairness, honesty, and education.
  • Role models:

    Despite their sometimes diva-like behavior, it's clear that the Cheetahs respect each other for the people they are and encourage others to do the same. Parents are good role models who help the girls learn to set goals, make priorities, and accept responsibility for their actions.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Not an issue.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Mild flirting and one brief kissing scene. Some of the girls' outfits are pretty tight, and dance scenes often include booty shaking.
  • Language:

    Lots of urban slang (one male character harasses a classmate, insisting she wants to be his "boo," slang for "girlfriend"). Very occasional potty humor (jokes are made when a character steps in dog doo, for example).
  • Consumerism:

    Characters sport the latest high-tech communication gadgets (cell phones, pagers). Plenty of tie-in Cheetah Girls merchandise available.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Cheetah Girls

Parents need to know that the characters' diva personas are likely to be copied by tween (and younger) viewers, which can lead to parental headaches over wardrobe, gotta-have gadgets, and attitude. While messages about self-respect, loyalty to friends and family, and accepting responsibility for choices are prominent throughout the movie, they're somewhat overshadowed by a barrage of cheetah-themed outfits and elaborately chic-ified teen lifestyles. Many scenes include strings of catch phrases ("ka-ching, ka-ching, bling, bling, bling" and "cheetahlicious") and body language (raised eyebrows, head gestures, and eye rolls) that are tolerable in the context of the movie but will become tiresome when copied by young fans.

Read our full review by Emily Ashby

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the drawbacks of achieving fame. What would the Cheetah Girls have to sacrifice to become famous singers? What if you were faced with a similar choice?
  • Why is being famous a goal for so many people? Does notoriety change people? How does it change the Cheetahs?
  • Do you consider the Cheetah Girls role models?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    i think good

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language
    • Negative role models

    2-4

    Hate it, American wannabes...

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Colorado
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    The Cheetah Girls are amazing

    I love this movie. The Cheetah Girls are fierce and they always will be. The Cheetah Girls is an amazing movie. It's the first and the first always makes you want to watch the rest of the movies. No matter how many times I watch this movie, I like it better and better each time.

  4. Kid Reviewer Age 9
    Lives in South Carolina
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    So GOOD!

    for the high school horizen.the cheetah girls are making dance moves and songs for the talent show then raven becomes a dicticater making choises for the cheetahs without consulting anyone else and the cheetah girls have too choose

  5. Kid Reviewer Age 9
    Lives in South Carolina
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    I loved it

    The cheetah girls have got it going on! Raven,Sabrina,Kiely,and Addrienne are having a great time in barslonna. Until raven acts like shes in charge.kayla

  6. Kid Reviewer Age 9
    Lives in South Carolina
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    I loved it

    the cheetah girls have got it going on! raven,sabrina,kiely,and adrienne are having a great time in barselona conserts and everthing until raven acts like shes control of everythiing.

  7. Kid Reviewer Age 7
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

    cheekz

    I love you

  8. I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

  9. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    a good book

    Well, Cheetah Girls are a good example showing kids when you plan something you have to go over it with your friends.Becauseyou can end up witha lot of trouble. sSo if you think it is a good thing how I say it you should get the Movie because the movie gives more details. Well, if you think the book gives a lot of details you are right to because the book tells every thing they do in words. Also if you are willing to by the movie or book have fun reading orwatching the movie. Have Fun!

  10. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in Ohio
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    i laughed!

    do any of you peple like hannah montan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  11. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Ohio
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 2.0

  12. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Georgia
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    so totally awome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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