[FunnyLittleMunqi]

Could anyone give me a good analysis on the story of rent and the ages that wouldbe suitable to see it?

[wishiwuzfamous]

Tip: Don't bring the kids! I just watched it for the first time last night, and I'm 14, and I don't think if my parents had known what it was about, they would have let me watch it. I'm pretty mature for my age, so it really didn't bug me any, but my parents would have flipped out. So, I guess about 15 or older I guess, unless they are really mature. But that's just my opinion...

[SilentSpring]

I think that if they're mature enough, then some 12ish year olds can see it and appreciate it. Honestly, I dont care as long as they shut up and let me enjoy the show. Bring an 8 year old for all I care, I just don't wanna hear them talking the whole time when they don't understand anything thats happening and get bored. lol

I saw it for the first time when I was 13.

[phantomuwicked]

I 13 because the movie is PG-13.

[DramaRobin2002]

It depends on the maturity of the kids. A friend of my family is thirteen and she loves it. My aunt and me took her and her mom to see the show right before the movie was released. They were both fine with the content and even went to see the movie with us. But another friend of mine is sixteen and had to leave the movie theater during "I'll Cover You" because she couldn't watch Collins and Angel act like a couple and kiss. So really, use your good judgement. If they're younger than sixteen, check with their parents. The story deals with suicide, HIV/AIDS, homosexuality, drug use and death. There is some language. If your going by the stage show, the most adult songs there are would be "Contact" (as it's like a sex scene. You don't see anything but I would give the song a listen before you decide if it's appropriate for your younger kids to hear) and "La Vie Boheme", which goes fast enough that a lot of the references could be lost on younger ears.

[SilentSpring]

[MsDivaKate]

I saw Rent at 12 and so did my sister. We grew up immersed in theatre so it didn't seem like a big deal. My parents aren't particularly liberal or anything, they just let us make our own choices regarding theatre and stuff. That said, my dad still makes us turn the Rent recording down because of the "profanity" and we're 17 and 23 now lol My mom however, loves it.
When my sister came to visit me in April and we were at the door waiting for Michael De Jesus (we love CAMP) there was a woman with 3 little boys who were probably between the ages of 7/8-11, all clutching programs and running around.

I can't imagine letting boys that young see Rent, especially because boys are usually slower to mature about those things and from the way they were acting at the stage door, they didn't seem like the rare few children who actually WERE mature enough to understand the themes of Rent.

[SilentSpring]

[Holly]

I vaguely remember someone telling me that the show itself has a pg-13 rating but that's not by movie standards...err, I don't know.

I was about twelve when I started to get into it (got the OBCR for my 13th birthday), and I think I could have handled it maybe a year before that, but I know a lot of people who are fourteen or fifteen who still can't. Generally I'd say twelve, though.

[MsDivaKate]

[SilentSpring]

[broadway_baby]

Definitely comes down to maturity level, and how open the persons are to the themes in the show.

The movie is very different from the stage show and thus the lower rating.

However, i auditioned for RENT when i was 14, and was cast and I had been into the show for around 18 months before then.

Its the same as anything else - there are going to be some 12 year olds that can watch it, and there will be some 15 year olds that cant.

[sadie1208]

I think that people should be at least 13 to see it.

[What Is This Feeling?]

Well, I'm a fourteen year old boy, and I have unfortunately never seen the stage version of Rent, however, I did see the film. I saw it when I was 13. Like 9 months ago. I saw it in at the movies with my Mother. And although she did think I was ready and mature enough to see it. However, she doesn't want my sister to view it. I'd say definately 13 and up. However, some 13 yr olds aren't ready to view the film either. It depends on the individual's maturity. But, yeh, I say definately 13 and up.

[renthead29]

I've been listening to it for years, not understanding a lot until a couple of years ago...if you don't want your children asking awkward questions about certain words and phrases....don't take them.

[convict24601]

I saw this for the first time in July, and I was cool with it. My younger brother loved it aswell, and he's considerably mature for a 10 year old. I know many of my friends who wouldn't appreciate this though. If they've seen theatre before, and can appreciate music and are mature, then go for it. But otherwise, I would agree with the 13 year suggestion.

[Silver_Stag]

I am 17 and can stand it. My sister is 13 and can stand it. My best friend is 17 and doesn't care either way. Her brother is 14 and can't stand it. My nephew is 10 and thinks Rent is the most boring thing in the world. It all depends on the maturity level.