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Sing is an upbeat musical comedy about trying, failing, and finding the nerve to try again. Most of its action is gentle slapstick, but a theatre collapse and two threatening gangster bears bring a few tense moments. There is light flirting, very mild language, and brief drug references in dialogue and songs. The teamwork and perseverance give families plenty to enjoy. Most school-age children should be comfortable with it.
Uplifting themes
A warm push to chase your dream and keep going after you fail. Characters practise, support each other, and find the courage to perform. Resilience is the real heart of it Buster never quits despite setback after setback, Rosita juggles family and ambition, and Johnny stands up for his own path. Plenty of grit and teamwork to point to
Story (may spoil tone)
A koala named Buster recruits his best friend to help him drum up business for his theater by hosting a singing competition.
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Violence Mostly gentle slapstick, with pratfalls, a runaway car, and plenty of c…
Mostly gentle slapstick, with pratfalls, a runaway car, and plenty of crashing about on stage. A pair of gangster bears rough things up, but it stays comic and no one is seriously hurt
Language Very mild throughout. There is the odd insult, a shout of bully, and so…
Very mild throughout. There is the odd insult, a shout of bully, and some light name-calling between the acts. Kids will hear it as playground talk, nothing coarse
Sex / nudity Light romance only. Mike the mouse is a smooth flirt with his girlfrien…
Light romance only. Mike the mouse is a smooth flirt with his girlfriend, a few songs lean romantic, and Gunter the pig throws some cheeky dance moves. Nothing beyond that
Drugs / alcohol A character asks about smoking from a pipe, and a song lyric mentions a…
A character asks about smoking from a pipe, and a song lyric mentions a joint. Both references pass quickly and are not part of the story
Frightening The theatre floods and collapses in a loud sequence, and gangster bears…
The theatre floods and collapses in a loud sequence, and gangster bears chase Mike. These tense moments resolve quickly but may rattle younger children
Bullying / discrimination Some characters are cocky or dismissive, and Buster brushes off doubter…
Some characters are cocky or dismissive, and Buster brushes off doubters. The put-downs are mild and the film rewards kindness and second chances
Grief / bereavement Money worries and family stress sit under the comedy. Rosita feels unse…
Money worries and family stress sit under the comedy. Rosita feels unseen at home, Johnny's dad lands in trouble, and a passing line jokes about a funeral. It stays gentle
Flashing lights We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
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Talk after watching
- Buster fails in a big way before trying again. How do you pick yourself back up after a setback?
- Each character has their own reason to perform. Which one did you cheer for, and why?
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