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Pitch Perfect 2 Movie PG-13 2015 115 minutes Pitch Perfect 2 Poster Image
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  • Parents Say 16 Reviews
  • Kids Say 87 Reviews

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S. Jhoanna Robledo By S. Jhoanna Robledo , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 14+

Fun but uneven sequel doesn't hit original's high notes.

Parents Need to Know

Parents need to know that Pitch Perfect 2 is the sequel to 2012's word-of-mouth a capella hit Pitch Perfect. Many of the stars from the first movie -- including Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, …

 Why Age 14+? Language

Strong language includes "s--t," "d--k," "bitch," and "ass." One character give

Products & Purchases

Products/brands seen or mentioned include the Today show, Apple, MSNBC,

 Sex, Romance & Nudity

Couples kiss and make out; in the case of one duo, it's played for laughs. Joke

Drinking, Drugs & Smoking

College students are shown drinking at parties, red Solo cups in hand. Most of t

 Violence & Scariness

Friends argue and yell at each other. A boss makes his underling run circles in

Any Positive Content? Positive Messages

Friends should be loyal to each other and stick together. United the Bellas stan

 Positive Role Models

Though some members are crass and others are perfectionists, overall the Bellas

  • Parents Need to Know

    Parents need to know that Pitch Perfect 2 is the sequel to 2012's word-of-mouth a capella hit Pitch Perfect. Many of the stars from the first movie -- including Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Brittany Snow, Anna Camp, Skylar Astin, and Adam Devine -- reprise their roles in this installment, which is equally teen-friendly, albeit with a bit of edge. As in the original, there are jokes at the expense of the overweight, though the main overweight character also embraces her appearance. Commentator characters also make blatantly racist and sexist comments, but they're intended to be seen as over the top. Expect frequent innuendo and sexual humor (an incident in which a character's pants split during a performance is referred to as "Muffgate," and there's making out, a pillow fight scene with young women in skimpy PJs, etc.), as well as characters who swear a blue streak ("s--t," "d--k," etc.), drink, and get into verbal fights. But they're also grappling with big questions about career, friendship, and love, all of which will resonate with teens.

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  • Language

    some

    Strong language includes "s--t," "d--k," "bitch," and "ass." One character give another the middle finger.

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  • Products & Purchases

    some

    Products/brands seen or mentioned include the Today show, Apple, MSNBC, The View, Dave and Busters, Build-a-Bear, Covergirl, and Beats by Dre.

  • Sex, Romance & Nudity

    a little

    Couples kiss and make out; in the case of one duo, it's played for laughs. Joke about a woman's pants splitting during a performance, revealing her private parts (referred to as "Muffgate"). Frequent sexual innuendo ("friends with benefits," talk of feeling people up, jokes about someone feeling confused about their sexual identity, and more). Close-up shots of boobs and butts, plus a slow-motion pillow fight scene with young women in skimpy pajamas.

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  • Drinking, Drugs & Smoking

    a little

    College students are shown drinking at parties, red Solo cups in hand. Most of them are seniors, but in one instance, a freshman attends the same party.

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  • Violence & Scariness

    very little

    Friends argue and yell at each other. A boss makes his underling run circles in the office for not participating smartly in a meeting. Some aggressive posturing and trash-talking.

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  • Positive Messages

    some

    Friends should be loyal to each other and stick together. United the Bellas stand, and divided they fall. Lots of emphasis on teamwork.

  • Positive Role Models

    a little

    Though some members are crass and others are perfectionists, overall the Bellas are good-hearted, talented women seeking their place in a post-collegiate world. Jokes at the expense of the overweight, but the main overweight character also embraces her appearance. Also, German singers are stereotyped as fearsome and robotic, and the competition commentators make blatantly racist and sexist remarks (clearly intended to be over the top and played for laughs).

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  • Parents Say (16)
  • Kids Say (87)
age 13+

Based on 16 parent reviews

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Based on 87 kid reviews

Kids say that while this sequel may not reach the heights of the original, it offers fun and humor that resonates with older teens and adults, featuring strong female characters and maintaining an entertaining storyline despite its share of more mature content. Parents are advised to consider their children's maturity level due to the film's language, sexual references, and the need to understand both comedic and serious implications present throughout the movie.

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  • strong characters
  • parental discretion recommended
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What's the Story?

Beca (Anna Kendrick) and most of the rest of the Barden Bellas are about to graduate from college In PITCH PERFECT 2. It's a fraught time, made even more challenging by the fact that the Bellas have been suspended from the a capella circuit after an unfortunate mishap that left Fat Amy (Rebel Wilson) showing an audience body parts that are best left covered up. The Bellas' only hope to regain their good name is to beat a formidable German team in an international competition. But Beca is preoccupied with impressing her boss at a new internship, hoping it will be her big break in the music industry.

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Is It Any Good?

Our review: Parents say (16 ): Kids say (87 ):

It has to be said: The music is great, but this sequel isn't aca-awesome. Nor is it aca-mazing, aca-licious, or any of the other words that describe the original, which was an inspired case of geeky genius. Pitch Perfect 2 tries to capture the same glory by relying on old reliables -- like the cast, for starters, most of whom are back. But the magic's not there, simply because we've seen much of this before. The plot is skeletal, the forces that move the story forward are rudimentary (and, it must be said, stereotypical -- are we really still making jokes about fearsome, robotic-seeming Germans?). And enough with the fat jokes that are meant to seem empowered simply because the self-named Fat Amy is making them.

Where Pitch Perfect 2 does come alive is in the singing, which makes perfect sense, given that the film is, after all, about the joys of sisterhood, group harmony, and unbridled a capella love. See it for the music, but prepare to ignore some disappointments.

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Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about how a capella unites -- and divides -- Pitch Perfect 2's characters. What's the role of music in their lives and friendships? Do you think they'd be friends without the group? Have you ever been involved in an activity that was this important to you and your friends?

  • Fat Amy calls herself "fat" as a way to get ahead of any possible bullying and because she's proud of herself just the way she is. What do you think of this approach? (Also, talk to your kids about bullying and how to handle it if it happens.)

  • Graduation looms large for these characters. Why is this such a troubling, intense moment for these characters?

  • How do the Pitch Perfect movies present female friendship? Do you think they're realistic? Can you think of other movies and TV shows that cover similar ground?

  • How do the characters demonstrate the importance of teamwork? Why is that an important character strength?

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Movie Details

  • In theaters : May 15, 2015
  • On DVD or streaming : September 22, 2015
  • Cast : Anna Kendrick , Rebel Wilson , Hailee Steinfeld
  • Director : Elizabeth Banks
  • Inclusion Information : Female Movie Director(s) , Female Movie Actor(s) , Asian Movie Actor(s) , Multiracial Movie Actor(s)
  • Studio : Universal Pictures
  • Genre : Comedy
  • Topics : Arts ( Music and Sing-Along )
  • Character Strengths : Teamwork
  • Run time : 115 minutes
  • MPAA rating : PG-13
  • MPAA explanation : innuendo and language
  • Last updated : October 1, 2025
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