Parents' Guide to

Big Time Rush

By Emily Ashby, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 7+

Teen musicians' climb to the top is tween-friendly fun.

TV Nickelodeon Comedy 2009
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A Lot or a Little?

What you will—and won't—find in this TV show.

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age 9+

Based on 38 parent reviews

Kayleelascross
Kayleelascross Adult
February 14, 2022
age 9+

Childhood show

It kisses like any else kid shows funny morals about jobs and the Los Angles dream but has harrssment to Lucy

This title has:

Great messages
Great role models
Too much consumerism
kiddoitis
kiddoitis Adult
July 16, 2018
age 9+

Good show

I watched this show when I was around 6 or 7, and I loved it. My parents never had a problem with the kissing, it’s very brief and non sexual. The only thing I would say about the official review is that they do run into walls and perform somewhat dangerous stunts, not at all graphic or life threatening. It’s a great show about pursuing your dreams and making it in the big music industry

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What's the Story?

In BIG TIME RUSH, four teenage friends leave the snowy Midwest to follow their dream of becoming successful recording artists. After music executive Gustavo Rocque (Stephen Kramer Glickman) discovers Kendall (Kendall Schmidt) at an open casting call for a new band, he and his longtime pals James (James Maslow), Logan (Logan Henderson), and Carlos (Carlos Pena) head to Los Angeles with Kendall's mom (Challen Cates) and little sister (Ciara Bravo) in the hopes that they've got what it takes to become the hot new band. But once there, they discover that it will take more than big dreams and flashy smiles to break through the competition.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say (38 ):
Kids say (150 ):

At a time when reality series like American Idol promise to turn average Joes into overnight stars, the idea of a series based on the aftermath of a person's "discovery" is an enticing one -- even if it is fictitious. The show offers a lighthearted glimpse at the conflicting forces that exist between the guys' dreams of starting a career and their efforts to make the most of their fleeting teenage years.

Big Time Rush certainly doesn't try to incorporate much reality into its storylines, but for most tweens, separating this type of content from anything that might relate to their own lives is a no-brainer, so there's little concern in allowing them to tune in.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about celebrities. How does our society view celebrities? Do we hold them to higher standards than the rest of the population because of their high profile? Is that fair? How does it affect us when they make mistakes?

  • Kids: Who are some of your favorite entertainers? Why do you admire them? Are you more likely to admire someone who's had to overcome the odds to get to where they are today?

  • Kids: What kind of career do you think you would like to have? What special skills or schooling will you need for it? How will you use your skills to improve people's lives?

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