Pitch Perfect (2012)

Kernel Score: 81% · 6,806 ratings · Rated PG-13

Genres: Comedy, Music, Romance

Released: 2012-09-28

Runtime: 112 minutes

Is Pitch Perfect worth watching?

Worth watching. A bright, quotable college comedy about rival a cappella groups. The humor is hit and miss, but the songs are catchy and Rebel Wilson steals scenes.

Watch it if you

  • like musical comedies
  • enjoy college stories with a lot of heart
  • want something light and singable

Skip it if you

  • dislike teen comedy
  • want realistic music storytelling

Best for: Girls' night in

Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.

Where to watch Pitch Perfect

  • Stream: YouTube TV
  • Free with ads: The Roku Channel, Pluto TV
  • Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
  • Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

College student Beca knows she does not want to be part of a clique, but that's exactly where she finds herself after arriving at her new school. Thrust in among mean gals, nice gals and just plain weird gals, Beca finds that the only thing they have in common is how well they sing together. She takes the women of the group out of their comfort zone of traditional arrangements and into a world of amazing harmonic combinations in a fight to the top of college music competitions.

Pitch Perfect parents' guide: ages 11+

Parents need to know that Pitch Perfect is a PG-13 college comedy centered on an a cappella singing competition with some crude humor.

  • Sex, romance & nudity: Some — Includes some crude and suggestive humor typical of college comedies.
  • Language: Some — Contains mild-to-moderate profanity and crude jokes.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

Movies like Pitch Perfect

If you liked Pitch Perfect, these are the movies we'd watch next.

  • Sing Street (2016) — 87%: Warm, funny music story about teens finding their voice.
  • Sing (2016) — 78%: Light, upbeat singing-competition story.
  • Begin Again (2014) — 80%: Music-driven story about a fresh start.
  • High Fidelity (2000) — 79%: Music-obsessed comedy with a distinct narrator.
  • Work It (2020) — 85%: Dance-driven comedy about a student chasing a goal.
  • Stargirl (2020) — 84%: Quirky teen story about being yourself.

Director

Jason Moore

Cast

  • Anna Kendrick as Beca Mitchell
  • Anna Camp as Aubrey Posen
  • Brittany Snow as Chloe Beale
  • Skylar Astin as Jesse Swanson
  • Rebel Wilson as Fat Amy
  • Ester Dean as Cynthia Rose
  • Hana Mae Lee as Lilly Onakuramara
  • Adam Devine as Bumper Allen
  • Elizabeth Banks as Gail Abernathy-McKadden
  • Ben Platt as Benji Applebaum

Pitch Perfect FAQ

Is Pitch Perfect worth watching?

Worth watching. A bright, quotable college comedy about rival a cappella groups. The humor is hit and miss, but the songs are catchy and Rebel Wilson steals scenes.

Where can I watch Pitch Perfect?

In the US you can stream Pitch Perfect on YouTube TV, watch it free with ads on The Roku Channel and Pluto TV and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.

Is Pitch Perfect OK for kids?

Pitch Perfect is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Pitch Perfect is a PG-13 college comedy centered on an a cappella singing competition with some crude humor.

What movies are like Pitch Perfect?

If you liked Pitch Perfect, try Sing Street, Sing, Begin Again and High Fidelity.