Is Prince: Sign 'o' the Times appropriate for children?

"Sign 'o' the Times" is a PG-13 concert film featuring Prince performing music from his 1987 album. It's primarily a music performance with mild language and sexual references, making it generally suitable for older children and teens who enjoy Prince's music. Parents should use caution with younger children due to some adult themes in the lyrics.

What age is Prince: Sign 'o' the Times suitable for?

Our verdict for Prince: Sign 'o' the Times is: Use caution. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Prince: Sign 'o' the Times safe for children?

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

1987

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Music

Synopsis

In 1987, to capitalize on his growing success in Europe, Prince toured extensively to promote the album of the same name and sales increased accordingly. However, the United States remained resistant to his latest album, and sales began to drop; it was at this point that Prince decided to film a live concert promoting the new material, for eventual distribution to theaters in America. Featuring the band that accompanied Prince on his 1987 Sign o' the Times Tour, including dancer Cat Glover, keyboardist Boni Boyer, bassist Levi Seacer, Jr., guitarist Miko Weaver, drummer Sheila E. and former member of The Revolution keyboardist Dr. Fink, the film sees the group perform live on stage (although "U Got the Look" is represented by its promotional music video).

Cast

Prince

Self

Sheila E.

Self

Levi Seacer Jr.

Self

Miko Weaver

Self

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

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