Common Sense Media Review
By Brian Costello
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Positive messages about friendship and being yourself.
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Strawberry Shortcake: Jammin with Cherry Jam
What's the Story?
When Strawberry Shortcake (voiced by Sarah Heinke) and her friends plan the grand opening of their marketplace, they decide to email their favorite singing star, Cherry Jam. The girls are "berry" surprised when Cherry agrees to play, and they believe that they need to change their fashion sense, hairstyles, and bedrooms in order to look like something they believe Cherry would like. When Cherry arrives in Berry Bitty City, Strawberry and friends are surprised that Cherry would much rather camp out under the stars and frolic in nature instead of act like a big famous star. Strawberry sees the real Cherry, and they all become friends when they learn to just be themselves.
Is It Any Good?
This is exactly what you'd expect from a Strawberry Shortcake DVD: Fun-filled lessons in friendship and being yourself are shown through words and example. And the girls learn these lessons while realizing what hard work it takes to be a successful musician.
While the musical training process the girls undergo isn't entirely realistic, the stories do show both the importance of practicing instruments and how much fun kids can have by learning to play music. It also shows that it takes lots of time and practice to become proficient.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about Strawberry Shortcake. What makes her a good friend?
How does Raspberry Torte change when the talent agent tries to make her as successful as Cherry Jam? How does this teach why it's important to always be yourself?
How is Cherry Jam the singing star different when she meets Strawberry Shortcake and her friends face to face?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming : September 11, 2012
- Cast : Rachel Ware , Samantha Triba , Sarah Heinke
- Director : Michael Hack
- Studio : Twentieth Century Fox
- Genre : Family and Kids
- Topics : Friendship , Arts ( Music and Sing-Along )
- Run time : 46 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : September 30, 2025
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