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Hollywood Stargirl

Age rating, content warnings & parent guide

2022

Is Hollywood Stargirl appropriate for your child? See the reviewed age guidance, content cautions, positive themes, and supporting evidence below.

When Stargirl's mother is hired as the costume designer on a movie, they relocate to L.A., where Stargirl quickly becomes involved with an eclectic assortment of characters.

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Age guidanceNot listed
Strongest cautionsRomance 2/5 · Alcohol or drugs 1/5 · Frightening scenes 1/5
Strongest positivesCreativity & curiosity 5/5 · Kindness & empathy 4/5
Recommendation3.8/5

Creativity & curiosity; strongest caution: romance.

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What parents should know

Creativity & curiosity; strongest caution: romance.

Readiness snapshotMain watch-out: Romance 2/5
Recommendation 3.8/5

Editorial rating

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Oct 24, 2026Last updated

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Romance2/5
  • Alcohol or drugs1/5
  • Frightening scenes1/5

Strongest positives

  • Creativity & curiosity5/5
  • Kindness & empathy4/5
  • Courage & resilience3/5

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What’s in it?

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Stargirl and Evan develop a teen romance. Romantic feelings are present but appear gentle and secondary to friendship, creativity, and family themes.

Frightening scenes1/5
Why this rating?

The tone is light and aspirational; no scary elements.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

A bar is a recurring setting, but the supplied summary does not describe drinking, smoking, vaping, or drug use. The mention of Shirley Temples suggests a nonalcoholic drink context.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

The characters exhibit courage by pursuing their creative goals despite setbacks.

Creativity & curiosity5/5
Why this rating?

Celebrating imagination, music, and collaborative art is the film's core theme.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Features a diverse cast of characters in an urban Los Angeles setting.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Offers insight into creative processes like filmmaking and songwriting.

Kindness & empathy4/5
Why this rating?

Kindness, empathy, and supporting others' dreams are central to the plot.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Promotes the values of creativity, persistence, overcoming fear, and building community.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Stargirl is a positive, supportive, and kind role model for her peers.

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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 Hollywood Stargirl would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Hollywood Stargirl, and what caused that change?
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