Is Ginger & Rosa appropriate for children?

# Ginger & Rosa - Parent Guide This 1960s coming-of-age drama about two inseparable teenage girls contains mild language and sexual content, plus moderate violence. The PG-13 rating is appropriate, though the film deals with serious themes including infidelity and betrayal that may affect sensitive children. Best suited for mature teens aged 14+.

What age is Ginger & Rosa suitable for?

Our verdict for Ginger & Rosa is: Use caution. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Ginger & Rosa safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Moderate

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Language / Profanity

Mild

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Sexual Content

Mild

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Horror / Scary

Mild

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2012

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Drama

Synopsis

A look at the lives of two teenage girls - inseparable friends Ginger and Rosa -- growing up in 1960s London as the Cuban Missile Crisis looms, and the pivotal event the comes to redefine their relationship.

Cast

Elle Fanning

Ginger

Alice Englert

Rosa

Christina Hendricks

Natalie

Alessandro Nivola

Roland

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

With parent

Ages 13+

Yes

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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