PG-13

Empire Records

They're selling music but not selling out.

1995 • 90 min • Comedy · Drama · Romance

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Synopsis

The employees of an independent music store learn about each other as they try to stop the store from being absorbed by a large chain.

Our family guide

Best from age 13

Movie Knight Score

845 reviews

66 Audience · 845 · 100%

An independent record store’s quirky employees band together over one wild day to prevent a corporate takeover, dealing with personal dramas and growing pains along the way. They learn about friendship, loyalty, and finding their own paths.

Violence & peril: 2/10
Language: 4/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 3/10
Romance & sensuality: 3/10
Scary moments: 1/10

Heads up

Characters smoke cigarettes and marijuana
Some discussions of mature relationships
One character attempts self-harm

What it models well

Individuality and self-acceptance
Value of community and friendship
Standing up for what you believe in

Talk about it after

The challenges of growing up and figuring out your path
The importance of supporting local businesses
What it means to be truly happy

Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for Empire Records. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.

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Top billed cast

Director: Allan Moyle • Crew: Carol Heikkinen

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Details

TMDB audience: 6.6/10 (845)
Age rating: PG-13
Status: Released
Budget: $10,000,000
Box office: $303,841
IMDb: tt0112950

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