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Hannah Montana: The Movie

(2009, Rated G, Comedy, Starring Miley Cyrus, Emily Osment, Billy Ray Cyrus)
  • 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?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Hannah's music and Miley's romance are sure to wow tweens.

Themes in this movie include:   dating/crushes, family relationships, growing up

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    The movie is intended to entertain rather than educate.
  • Messages:

    Kids will take away positive messages about being sincere and not taking yourself too seriously, as Miley learns that it doesn't matter whether she's a star or not -- she's not allowed to forget her roots and act like a diva.
  • Role models:

    Characters have strong family relationships and friendships. Miley does disappoint those closest to her as she struggles to balance her double life, but it all works out in the end.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Hannah and Tyra Banks get into a cat fight (lots of jumping, pushing, and grabbing) over a pair of designer shoes. Other physical comedy includes several pratfalls, Miley getting hit in the face by a ball, a pesky ferret crawling all over a couple of characters, and a bit with a biting alligator and snappy ostrich.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Mild flirting as two sets of couples get to know each other. Other than three very quick kisses and some slow dancing, there's just a short glimpse of Miley's love interest with his shirt off after a swim.
  • Language:

    A couple of "oh my God"s; one adult uses an insult to another (he calls a woman a "succubus"), but it will go over kids' head.
  • Consumerism:

    The entire film is a Miley Cyrus/Hannah Montana vehicle that will help promote the TV show, the movie soundtrack, and the piles of Hannah merchandise out there.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Hannah Montana: The Movie

Parents need to know that Miley Cyrus' legions of tween fans will be dying to see this big-screen comedy based on Disney's hit TV show. Like the small-screen version, the movie is upbeat and perfectly G rated ... if yet another marketing tool in Hannah's merchandise-rich world. The sexuality is completely innocent -- flirting, slow dancing, conversations about relationships, and three really short kisses -- and there's no language, drinking, or smoking. Expect frequent physical comedy (pratfalls, getting hit with a ball, bitten by an animal, etc.) and one scene in which Hannah and Tyra Banks fight over a pair of shoes.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the movie's messages. What does Miley/Hannah learn about family and herself? Do you think she's a good role model? Why or why not? Does your answer change depending on whether she's being Hannah or Miley?
  • Why do you think Hannah is so popular? Do kids really love the show for itself, or are they caught up in the Miley/Hannah phenomenon and marketing messages? Do you think Cyrus will be as successful once she steps out from under her Hannah wig?

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Minnesota
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Great movie for all ages

    I love this movie! Everytime I watch it i cry! Miley Cyrus is a good actress/singer. My 3 and 5 year old cousins went to go see this and now they own it and they just love this movie!

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    I rate this title iffy for age 6 and give it 2.0

    basically like an longer version of the TV show

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive consumerism

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

    cool

    it was ok

  4. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

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

    A GREAT MOVIE FOR GIRLS

    This movie is very funny and kid friendly. Miley at times is a very good rolemodel and at other times shes not because she keeps huge secrets from her boyfriend, gets into a sjoe fight, and is careless of the feelings of others. But as the movies goes on she learns to be more honest,strong,and true. Which is a very good message for young girls. I defineyl recomend this movie!

  5. I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Excessive consumerism

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

    the movie is great!!!!!!! sure to wow GIRL tweens and kids ages 6+.

  6. Kid Reviewer Age 9
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Excessive consumerism

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

    it is ok

    its a fine movie it is quite fun to watch

  7. I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Good show!

    really good show. I thought that I would hate it but it was actually quite good!!!

  8. I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Great movie but there is a bit about dating and boys

  9. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Tennessee
    I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    good for hannah montana

    I thought it was a good movie especially for a Hannah Montana movie! I dont like hannah montana but i luv this movie

  10. I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 1.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Excessive consumerism
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    go to www.g4tv.com

    worst movie well twilight is also very bad.hanah montana is not a good becuse of the influence on our kids.

  11. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Luvv It

    Vey Cute

  12. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 3.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

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

    great for the little girls :)

    miley cyrus is a good role model for younger children (so far) lets be glad she is and hope she doesnt end up like so many good girl teen stars gone sour. shes cute and doesnt press the issue of relationships and boys in the movie. its innocent and entertaining.

  14. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 1.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Excessive consumerism
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    hate it hannah montana is a horrible singer and acter do not watch

  15. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    Great Movie

    I love this movie!!!!!! It's awsome, accept I cried. I'm not crazy about Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus, but it was really good. I saw it with my little cousin who is 5. So it's pretty good for some younger kids.

  16. Parent Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive consumerism

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    Better than I expected

    Good moral ending about family importance. Was surprisingly fond of the movie.

  17. I rate this title iffy for age 4 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    Good for kids of all ages who enjoy music

    I took my 3-year-old to see it because she LOVES musicals and it's rated G. It was good, she really enjoyed the music and dancing, but it was more serious than I expected. I wouldn't recommend it for all little kids, but I don't think the thematic content should scare people away if their kids love movies with music.

  18. Kid Reviewer Age 9
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    KIDS KIDS KIDS

    I just watched it today, so I decided to write about it. how i felt about it :) ps i know i'm not writing properly how i usually do, because i have to hurry becuase i have to go to sleep becuase schol starts tomorrow. anyway, i loves it. 2 thumbs up. A+!!!!! even though i don't like hannah montana i really actually liked this movie :D it's not even like hannah montana! it's a total different thing!! ok. that's all i have to go. i promise i'll keep adding comments! catch you later, Gemz

  19. Parent Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    Good for children over 6

    It was good, it was happy but made us cry.

  20. I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0

    Disney does such a good job of making so many of their movies appropriate.

    Only a little kissing, no language, and the only violence thing is Miley falling off a chicken coop, and a coconut falling on her head. The story is good and the acting is good. All together, this is an excellent movie. Perfect for the whole family.

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