A small-town dreamer finds her voice and saves a vibrant club with dazzling song and dance.
Campy and feel-good. A date-night pick at a measured pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.
Streaming on Hulu and YouTube (free).
For a PG-13, this one goes further: moderate sex and nudity. Beyond that, some strong language and no real violence.
Our estimate: fine from about 16, higher than the PG-13 suggests, because of the sex and nudity.
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Ali leaves behind a troubled life and follows her dreams to Los Angeles, where she lands a job as a cocktail waitress at the Burlesque Lounge, a once-majestic theater that houses an inspired musical revue. Vowing to perform there, she makes the leap from bar to stage, helping restore the club's former glory.
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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Forrest Gump (1994)Wholesome humor · nostalgic · comfort watch · strong violenceA simple man's extraordinary journey through history unfolds, chasing a love that always feels just out of reach.
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