Dirty Dancing movie ?

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Would you say this was suitable for a 9 yo?

No. It's got a 15 rating for a reason.

Of course not.

I’d let DD watch it at 9 on the basis that I saw it at 8 and absolutely loved it…. watched it pretty much daily for ages.

The more adult themes went totally over my head at that age and I just loved the music and dancing.

Yeah, I watched it around that age. Was absolutely magical to me. Watched it over and over.

Nope, abortion, sex scenes, she's 17 he's 25, he's being paid for sex by other women, backdrop of racist overtones it's not really a movie that should be watched without some discussion and I think 9 is too young for that type of film.

I would let a 9 year old watch it - mainly because I watched it around that age and the Penny abortion storyline went completely over my head and I just loved the music and the dancing! May also want to fast forward the sex scene as well.

I watched it at a similar age - it would have been on TV - I loved it & had no understanding of the more adult themes (it was many years later I finally understood the abortion reference).

I watched it on video when I was like 6/7, it was my favourite movie as I loved dancing and had no understanding of the themes! Now I'm 24 and love it again, although it was a shock when I realised what actually happened..

No way. I do actually take note of the certificate ratings for films. There's all the time in the world when she's older to watch it.

I watched it about that age. I had absolutely no idea what they were on about most of the time, I just liked the dancing and swirly dresses.

With a couple of fast forwards. I wouldn't show the scene inside the hut and wouldn't show the scene just after Penny's operation. I might fast forward a bit of the more sexual dancing. Other than that I'd let a mature 9 YO watch it.

Have just watched this w my quite grown up 12yo. 9 would have been too young for us.

No of course not. The themes are not suitable for a 9 year old.

I watched it at a similar age at my child minders ( as well as drop dead Fred 😂) I would allow it.

I wouldn't show it to my kids but I loved it myself at that age and watched it loads.

I watched it around that age and didn't have a clue about the abortion part.

I would probably let a 9 year old watch, mine still likes how to train your dragon and Disney films though so unlikely to enjoy it.

And I know I’ll be in the minority but I hated the film. Thought the male character was a creep!

It's like Grease, isn't it? I watched it at 8/9 and I didn't understand Rizzo thought she was pregnant or that there were jokes about sex. I just liked the songs.

@TirednessButHappiness

I’d let DD watch it at 9 on the basis that I saw it at 8 and absolutely loved it…. watched it pretty much daily for ages.

The more adult themes went totally over my head at that age and I just loved the music and dancing.

I agree with this. I was a teenager, possibly about 16 before I realised Penny had an abortion. Dunno what I thought had happened when I was watching it weekly at age 10!

@LizzieSiddal

And I know I’ll be in the minority but I hated the film. Thought the male character was a creep!

You're not alone. I absolutely hate that daft movie.

I watched it from a young age. Used to sneak into the living room and watch it before my mum got up. Literally didn't have a clue about the story line, but loved the dancing and music.

No

@HiJenny35

Nope, abortion, sex scenes, she's 17 he's 25, he's being paid for sex by other women, backdrop of racist overtones it's not really a movie that should be watched without some discussion and I think 9 is too young for that type of film.

This

I was probably younger then 9 when I first watched it, fell in love with it for the music and dancing. My mums friend ended up giving me her video copy because I watched it everytime I was at her house.
The mature themes went right over my head at that age, and if your daughter does ask any questions, have a conversation with her about whatever it is she asks.

It's got pretty big events covered in it. I'd be concerned that these would be picked up and questioned at such a young age.

No I don't think it's suitable for a 9 year old.

We had enough trouble with 'Marley and me' and that was a straight forward pregnancy and birth!