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Is Sing safe for your child?
Age guide
5+
We advise Sing from age 5 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk).
- 5-8
- Younger children will enjoy the vibrant animation and catchy songs, finding humor in the animal characters' antics and their pursuit of dreams.
- 9-12
- Pre-teens can appreciate the individual character arcs and the message of perseverance, relating to the challenges each character faces in achieving their goals.
- 13-15
- Teenagers might connect with the themes of self-doubt and finding one's voice, recognizing the pressure characters feel to succeed.
- 16+
- Older teens might analyze the film's structure and character development more critically, or simply enjoy the musical performances and comedic timing.
A koala named Buster Moon attempts to save his struggling theater by producing a singing competition. The film follows the diverse group of animals who audition and compete, each with their own dreams and challenges.
- Age guide
- 5+
- Overall risk
- 3/10
- Violence
- 1/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 1/10
- Stranger contact
- 1/10
- Addiction risk
- 7/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Influence
- 4/10
What parents should know
The 'Sing' movies are animated musicals featuring anthropomorphic animals who participate in singing competitions. They offer positive messages about perseverance, teamwork, and following one's dreams, with catchy songs and engaging characters. While generally family-friendly, parents should be aware of mild peril and themes of financial struggle, which are presented in an age-appropriate manner.
What to do about Sing
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- The age-by-age verdict
What we advise for under 8, 8-12 and 13+ - our age guide for Sing is 5+, and the answer changes with your child's age. - The one setting to change tonight
The exact Sing setting that cuts the most risk, with the steps to find it. - What to say
Word-for-word openers for talking about Sing without a row. - Red flags to watch for
The signals in Sing that mean it is time to step in.
Sing age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is Sing?
Parentwise puts Sing at 5+. We advise Sing from age 5 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk). Violence scores 1/10, language 1/10, stranger contact 1/10 and addiction risk 7/10.
Can a 10 year old watch Sing?
Yes, 10 is at or above the age we advise for Sing (5+). Pre-teens can appreciate the individual character arcs and the message of perseverance, relating to the challenges each character faces in achieving their goals.
Can a 12 year old watch Sing?
Yes, 12 is at or above the age we advise for Sing (5+). Pre-teens can appreciate the individual character arcs and the message of perseverance, relating to the challenges each character faces in achieving their goals.
Can a 13 year old watch Sing?
Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Sing (5+). Teenagers might connect with the themes of self-doubt and finding one's voice, recognizing the pressure characters feel to succeed.
Is Sing appropriate for kids?
The 'Sing' movies are animated musicals featuring anthropomorphic animals who participate in singing competitions. Parentwise rates Sing overall as low risk (3/10), with stranger contact at 1/10 and addiction risk at 7/10.
Is Sing family friendly?
Sing is one of the lower-risk titles we rate. They offer positive messages about perseverance, teamwork, and following one's dreams, with catchy songs and engaging characters.
Sing parents guide: what should a parent know first?
The 'Sing' movies are animated musicals featuring anthropomorphic animals who participate in singing competitions. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (1/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (7/10).
Is Sing safe for kids?
We advise Sing from age 5 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk). They offer positive messages about perseverance, teamwork, and following one's dreams, with catchy songs and engaging characters.
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