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A Champion Heart (2018) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

A troubled girl finds faith, hope, and healing through a relationship with a wounded horse.

Rated G • 2018 • 1h 30m

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Rated G, "A Champion Heart" is a family-friendly film suitable for most ages, though its central themes may be emotional for younger viewers. The story follows a troubled young girl, Mandy, who is grieving the loss of her mother. The film's rating reflects the complete absence of profanity, sexual content, and substance use. The primary content for parents to be aware of is the emotional weight of a child processing a parent's death… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Devan Key
Devan Key
Ryan O'Quinn
Ryan O'Quinn
Donna Rusch
Donna Rusch
Ariana Guido
Ariana Guido
JM
James Mulligan
David de Vos
David de Vos
AB
Austin Brooks
SW
Sunny Winch
Todd Wilkerson
Todd Wilkerson
IM
Isabella Mancuso
AD
Abby de Vos
Candace Kozak
Candace Kozak
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Is A Champion Heart appropriate for kids?

Rated G, "A Champion Heart" is a family-friendly film suitable for most ages, though its central themes may be emotional for younger viewers. The story follows a troubled young girl, Mandy, who is grieving the loss of her mother. The film's rating reflects the complete absence… Read more — free account

Content severity in A Champion Heart

Sex None 0/10
Violence Mild 2/10
Language None 0/10
Substances None 0/10
Themes Moderate 3/10

What happens in A Champion Heart, moment by moment

  1. 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
  2. 0:16 ⚔ Violence & Gore 2/10
  3. 0:35 🔥 Mature Themes 2/10
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Sex and nudity in A Champion Heart

None. This film contains no sexual content, romance, innuendo, or nudity.

Violence and gore in A Champion Heart

Violence is negligible. A horse is shown to have a leg injury and is in distress, which may be sad for animal lovers. A character has a minor fall from a horse during a training scene but is not seriously hurt. All scenes are brief and resolved without lasting harm.

Language in A Champion Heart

None. No profanity or harsh language is used.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in A Champion Heart

None. There is no on-screen use of alcohol, tobacco, or illicit drugs.

Mature themes in A Champion Heart

The film's primary theme is dealing with grief following the death of a parent, which is a central part of the main character's journey. Other themes include finding hope through faith, the healing power of caring for animals, and learning to trust others. These topics are explored in a gentle, family-appropriate manner.

Scary moments in A Champion Heart

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for A Champion Heart yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is A Champion Heart appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests A Champion Heart is best for ages 6+. It's rated G. Rated G, "A Champion Heart" is a family-friendly film suitable for most ages, though its central themes may be emotional for younger viewers. The story follows a troubled young girl, Mandy, who is grieving the loss of…

What age rating does A Champion Heart have?

A Champion Heart is officially rated G. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 6+.

What is A Champion Heart about?

Rated G, "A Champion Heart" is a family-friendly film suitable for most ages, though its central themes may be emotional for younger viewers. The story follows a troubled young girl, Mandy, who is grieving the loss of her mother. The film's rating reflects the complete absence of profanity, sexual content, and…

Is there sex or nudity in A Champion Heart?

None. This film contains no sexual content, romance, innuendo, or nudity.

How violent is A Champion Heart?

Violence is negligible. A horse is shown to have a leg injury and is in distress, which may be sad for animal lovers. A character has a minor fall from a horse during a training scene but is not seriously hurt. All scenes are brief and resolved without…

Is the language in A Champion Heart appropriate for kids?

None. No profanity or harsh language is used.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in A Champion Heart?

None. There is no on-screen use of alcohol, tobacco, or illicit drugs.

What mature themes appear in A Champion Heart?

The film's primary theme is dealing with grief following the death of a parent, which is a central part of the main character's journey. Other themes include finding hope through faith, the healing power of caring for animals, and learning to trust others…

How long is A Champion Heart?

A Champion Heart runs 90 minutes, directed by David de Vos, released in 2018.

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