Common Sense Media Review
A rock princess/girl-next-door made for tweens.
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Kids say the show is entertaining and humorous, appealing to a young audience with its themes of friendship and family, though it has drawn criticism for promoting certain negative stereotypes and sometimes rude behavior among characters. While many view it as a nostalgic favorite with catchy songs and positive messages, others see it as outdated, with concerns over its portrayal of relationships and gender roles.
- entertaining and humorous
- themes of friendship
- negative stereotypes
- outdated portrayal
- positive messages
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What's the Story?
Miley Stewart (Miley Cyrus) is a 14-year-old trying to live a normal life as a regular kid. She has fallen for a boy in class, works hard for good grades, and has a best friend with whom she shares her deepest secret: that she's also pop star Hannah Montana. Her widowed dad, Robbie (country star Billy Ray Cyrus, Miley Cyrus's real-life father), doubles as her manager and confidante in many of her teen challenges.
Is It Any Good?
Miley/Hannah lives the dream life of a pop star, but it's her relatable problems during school and everyday social life that make her so likable. She doesn't want to give up either of her worlds and manages (unrealistically) to keep them separate through many humorous close-calls.
Hannah Montana is from the producers of That's So Raven; obviously, Disney knows how to style a show (attractive kids, popular jargon) to appeal to female tweens. While the main characters are all white, there's the usual sprinkling of girls and boys of color to round out the supporting cast.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about Hannah's fear that her peers will react differently to her when they find out she's a celebrity. How can we be true to ourselves and also feel like we're fitting in and part of a peer group?
Why is it important to show respect to others? Do the ways that the characters talk about and react to other girls and boys liv up to that standard?
Is it realistic for a young girl to have seemingly endless access to clothes and accessories? In what ways is Hannah/Miley's life realistic?
TV Details
- Premiere date : March 24, 2006
- Cast : Emily Osment , Miley Cyrus , Mitchel Musso
- Network : Disney Channel
- Genre : Comedy
- Topics : Friendship , School ( High School ) , Arts ( Music and Sing-Along )
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- Last updated : October 9, 2025
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