Raising Pitch Perfect age rating: what parents of kids 4–7 should know
Pitch Perfect age rating: the 2012 film is rated PG-13 in the US for sexual material, language and drug references, per the MPA rating as listed by Rotten Tomatoes. The UK's BBFC rates it 12A in cinemas and 12 at home, for moderate language and frequent moderate sex references. Germany's FSK rates it 0, per Moviejones. Common Sense Media, an independent nonprofit, lists it for ages 13 and up. Both sequels are also PG-13.
Pitch Perfect at a glance
- ✓Official rating above age 7
MPA: PG-13 (sequels also PG-13) - –Violence in rating descriptors
None in MPA or BBFC descriptors - –Scary content in rating descriptors
None in MPA or BBFC descriptors - ✓Bad language in rating descriptors
MPA: language; BBFC: moderate language - ✓Sexual content, drugs, or alcohol in rating descriptors
MPA: sexual material, drug references - ✓Rated 12 or higher in the UK or Germany
BBFC: 12A (FSK: 0)
Each flag is a yes-or-no fact from the sources on this page. The number is a count of flags, not a safety score. How we count. Rating reasons marked mild, very mild, or brief don't count.
| Type | Musical comedy film (2012) about a college a cappella group, with two sequels source |
|---|---|
| US (MPA), per Rotten Tomatoes | PG-13 (parents strongly cautioned; some material may be inappropriate under 13) — sexual material, language and drug references |
| UK (BBFC) | 12A in cinemas (no one under 12 unless with an adult), 12 at home — moderate language, frequent moderate sex references source |
| Germany (FSK) | 0 (no age restriction), per Moviejones, Filmstarts and Prisma source |
| Common Sense Media | 13+ — strong language, drug references, underage drinking, sexual innuendo |
| Sequels | Pitch Perfect 2 (2015) and 3 (2017): MPA PG-13, BBFC 12A, FSK 6 (per kino.de) source |
Checked October 2026. Ratings and settings change; check the official source before you decide. What do these ratings mean?
Facts for parents, not medical or legal advice. If you're worried about your child, talk to your pediatrician.
What Pitch Perfect is about
Pitch Perfect is a 2012 musical comedy directed by Jason Moore and written by Kay Cannon, starring Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson and Brittany Snow. Beca, a first-year student at Barden University, joins the Barden Bellas, an all-female a cappella group that competes against the university's all-male group at the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella. It's loosely based on Mickey Rapkin's nonfiction book about college a cappella. It came out in US theaters in October 2012.
Pitch Perfect age rating: what's in it
Short answer: PG-13 in the US, 12A in the UK, 0 in Germany.
- US (MPA): PG-13, sexual material, language and drug references.
- UK (BBFC): 12A in cinemas, 12 at home; moderate language, frequent moderate sex references.
- Germany (FSK): 0, per Moviejones.
- Common Sense Media: 13+.
The BBFC lists words such as "bitch" and "slut," references to sex and sexually transmitted infections, a no-sex rule for group members, and mild, comic verbal references to drug misuse. Common Sense Media notes one use of the f-word, underage drinking, kissing and lots of sexual innuendo.
What are Pitch Perfect 2 and 3 rated?
Short answer: Both are PG-13 in the US and 12A in the UK.
- Pitch Perfect 2 (2015): PG-13, innuendo and language. BBFC: moderate sex references, moderate bad language. FSK: 6.
- Pitch Perfect 3 (2017): PG-13, crude and sexual content, language and some action. BBFC: moderate sex references, language, comic violence. FSK: 6.
US ratings per Rotten Tomatoes; FSK ratings per kino.de.
The habit kids may copy: the same old song
The Bellas' leader, Aubrey, insists on performing the same medley again and again.
Try tonight: the other way
Build a tower of blocks or cups until it falls. Then ask: "That way didn't work. What's another way?" Try one new idea together, like a wider bottom. In our program, this is the lesson "Plan B": if one way doesn't work, try another.
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FAQ
What age is Pitch Perfect for?
It's PG-13 in the US, which cautions parents about children under 13. Common Sense Media lists it for ages 13 and up.
Why is Pitch Perfect PG-13?
The MPA rated it PG-13 for sexual material, language and drug references.
What is Pitch Perfect 2 rated?
PG-13 in the US for innuendo and language. It's 12A in the UK and 6 in Germany.
What is Pitch Perfect rated in the UK?
The BBFC rates it 12A in cinemas and 12 at home, for moderate language and frequent moderate sex references.
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