Advanced Style – WISE Score & Parent Review | Screenwise

Advanced Style

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movie2014

68%

WISE Score

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Seven stylish New York women aged 62-95 prove aging is an art form—if you're into slow-burn documentaries about fashion and defying ageism.

89%

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Advanced Style

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PG, 2014

68%

WISE Score

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Seven stylish New York women aged 62-95 prove aging is an art form—if you're into slow-burn documentaries about fashion and defying ageism.

89%

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Screenwise Verdict

Here's the thing: Advanced Style is genuinely lovely, wholesome, and enriching. It's got great reviews and offers a refreshing perspective on aging that's sorely needed. The women featured are inspiring, creative, and living proof that style and vitality don't have an expiration date.

But let's be real—this is not family movie night material unless your family is really into fashion documentaries. It's slow, contemplative, and niche. Most kids will tap out in 10 minutes. Even teens need to have a specific interest in fashion, art, or cultural commentary to engage.

That said, if you've got a teen who's into style, creativity, or is starting to think about beauty standards and aging (especially girls navigating social media's beauty culture), this could be genuinely valuable. It's also a solid pick for adults who want something uplifting and thoughtful.

The WISE score reflects the reality: excellent values and content, but limited watchability for most families. Know your audience.

Age Fit

Common Sense says 12+, which feels right—not because of content concerns but because younger kids simply won't care about a documentary about elderly fashionistas. Realistically best for fashion-interested teens (14+) or adults who appreciate thoughtful documentaries about aging and self-expression.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

Documentary celebrates aging with dignity, joy, and authenticity. Features women who model confidence, independence, and self-expression. Tone is warm, uplifting, and respectful without being saccharine. No toxicity or meanness—just genuine celebration of life well-lived.

Imaginative

Strong focus on creative self-expression through fashion and personal style. These women treat their lives as ongoing creative projects. However, it's a documentary format—observational rather than interactive—so it inspires imagination more than it invites direct creative participation. The visual aesthetic is bold and colorful.

Safe

Extremely safe content. Common Sense Media rates it 12+, likely just for maturity of subject matter rather than any concerning content. No violence, sexuality, profanity, or scary elements. The 'risk' is simply that younger kids might find it boring. Strong critical consensus (89% RT critics, 7.2 IMDb) suggests quality execution.

Enriching

Challenges cultural narratives about aging, beauty, and relevance in meaningful ways. Offers counter-programming to youth-obsessed media culture. Models resilience, creativity, and living authentically. Particularly valuable for girls/women but offers perspective for everyone. Documentary format means educational value is high, though entertainment value depends on viewer interest in fashion/aging themes.

Parent Info

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Why It Might Be Great

Powerful counter-narrative to youth-obsessed culture—shows aging as vibrant, creative, and joyful
Models authentic self-expression and confidence that doesn't fade with age
Visually striking fashion and personal style that's genuinely interesting
Great conversation starter about beauty standards, aging, and what makes a life well-lived
Strong critical reception (89% RT) suggests quality filmmaking

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What to Watch For

This is a documentary for fashion/culture enthusiasts—most kids will find it boring, full stop
Slow pace and talking-head format won't hold attention for action-oriented viewers
Best suited for teens interested in fashion, art, or social issues—or adults
Zero plot or narrative tension—it's observational and contemplative

Conversation Starters

"What do you think makes someone stylish? Is it about following trends or being yourself?"
"These women are in their 60s-90s and still doing creative work they love. What do you want to still be doing when you're older?"
"Why do you think our culture is so obsessed with looking young? What would change if we celebrated aging instead?"
"If you could dress however you wanted without worrying what anyone thought, what would you wear?"

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