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Grease

1978

Australian good girl Sandy and greaser Danny fell in love over the summer. But when they unexpectedly discover they're now in the same high school, will they be able to rekindle their romance despite their eccentric friends?

Ages 14+Source checked

Why this age? The film contains crude humor, sexual innuendo, references to teen pregnancy, and occasional drinking/smoking, which are better suited for teenagers who can navigate these mature themes. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age14+

Strongest cautions

  • Romance5/5
  • Sexual content & nudity4/5
  • Alcohol or drugs3/5

Strongest positives

  • Creativity & curiosity3/5
  • Courage & resilience2/5
  • Good role models2/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising2/5
Why this rating?

Mild product placement and standard marketing associated with a major studio release.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Contains occasional mild language and name-calling typical of the setting.

Romance5/5
Why this rating?

Romance drives the story: Danny and Sandy fall in love, date, face jealousy and misunderstandings, reconcile, and show physical affection. A second teen relationship is also prominent.

Frightening scenes1/5
Why this rating?

There are no frightening scenes.

Sexual content & nudity4/5
Why this rating?

Includes sexual innuendo, make-out scenes, implied teen sex, a pregnancy scare, and dialogue about sexual reputation; activity is not graphically shown.

Alcohol or drugs3/5
Why this rating?

Teen smoking is prominent in the period setting, with some drinking-related behavior and a generally casual presentation of these habits.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Includes minor scuffles, street gang posturing, and a minor injury during a car repair/race context.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience2/5
Why this rating?

Characters face rejection, social pressure and uncertainty, but some apparent bravery involves reckless racing or performing for peer approval.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Music, dance, fashion, performance and imaginative staging are central, with characters expressing themselves through song and style.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

The cast is predominantly white, reflecting the conventions of late 1970s Hollywood period pieces.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Friends sometimes support and comfort one another, though cliques, teasing, gossip and exclusion are recurring features of school life.

Positive messages2/5
Why this rating?

Emphasizes friendship, reconciliation and finishing school, but also suggests that changing one's image can win romantic approval.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

Characters show loyalty and reconciliation, but many teens engage in smoking, sexual pressure, bullying, risky driving and conformity.

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  1. What was the most imaginative idea in the story, and what would you add to it?
  2. How did relationships or romance affect the characters’ choices?
  3. Which choice in Grease would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Grease, and what caused that change?
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