Champions (2023) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A stubborn and hotheaded minor league basketball coach is forced to train a Special Olympics team when he is sentenced to community service.
Rated PG-13 • 2023 • 2h 4m
Champions is a PG-13 sports comedy centered on Marcus, a disgraced basketball coach sentenced to lead a team of players with intellectual disabilities. The film's rating is primarily due to strong language and frequent crude sexual humor. Profanity includes one use of "fuck," over 20 uses of "shit," and other crass terms. Sexual content consists of implied sexual encounters and multiple R-rated-level jokes and references. There is also… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Champions appropriate for kids?
Champions is a PG-13 sports comedy centered on Marcus, a disgraced basketball coach sentenced to lead a team of players with intellectual disabilities. The film's rating is primarily due to strong language and frequent crude sexual humor. Profanity includes one use of "fuck,"… Read more — free account
Content severity in Champions
What happens in Champions, moment by moment
- 0:02 ♥ Sex & Nudity 4/10
- 0:06 🍷 Substances 4/10
- 0:10 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
Sex and nudity in Champions
This is a noteworthy category. The film contains two implied sexual encounters: one at the beginning where a man is seen shirtless in bed after a fling, and a later scene where two characters undress to their underwear and kiss in bed before the scene cuts away. There are also frequent crude jokes and references, including a character talking about getting a "hard on," another making a joke about "ball-handling exercises," and a character screaming "Fist me!" as an expletive. These references are direct and…
Read more — free accountViolence and gore in Champions
Violence is very mild and brief. In an early scene, a coach shoves another coach during an argument. In one game, a player's finger is briefly seen dislocated before being snapped back into place non-graphically. There is also a moment of gross-out humor where a character projectile vomits on another person's face, which may be upsetting to some viewers but is played for comedy.
Language in Champions
Language is strong and frequent. The film contains one use of "fuck." There are over 20 uses of "shit," as well as multiple uses of "ass," "damn," "hell," "bitch," and "bastard." Crude sexual terms are also used as profanity, including references to genitalia ("dick") and the phrase "Big balls!" is used as a running gag. A character also uses a middle finger gesture.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Champions
Substance use is present but serves as a negative example. In an early, pivotal scene, the main character gets drunk at a bar, makes the poor decision to drive, and immediately crashes into a police car, leading to his arrest for a DUI. Other scenes depict casual social drinking in bar settings.
Mature themes in Champions
The film's central theme is the inclusion and empowerment of individuals with intellectual disabilities, handled with humor and heart. It also explores themes of prejudice, as the main character must overcome his initial dismissiveness. Other mature themes include redemption, the consequences of drunk driving, and a brief depiction of emotional betrayal when a character's selfish motivations are revealed, causing hurt feelings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Champions appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Champions is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Champions is a PG-13 sports comedy centered on Marcus, a disgraced basketball coach sentenced to lead a team of players with intellectual disabilities. The film's rating is primarily due to strong language and frequent…
What age rating does Champions have?
Champions is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Champions about?
Champions is a PG-13 sports comedy centered on Marcus, a disgraced basketball coach sentenced to lead a team of players with intellectual disabilities. The film's rating is primarily due to strong language and frequent crude sexual humor. Profanity includes one use of "fuck," over 20 uses of "shit," and other crass…
Is there sex or nudity in Champions?
This is a noteworthy category. The film contains two implied sexual encounters: one at the beginning where a man is seen shirtless in bed after a fling, and a later scene where two characters undress to their underwear and kiss in bed before the scene cuts…
How violent is Champions?
Violence is very mild and brief. In an early scene, a coach shoves another coach during an argument. In one game, a player's finger is briefly seen dislocated before being snapped back into place non-graphically. There is also a moment of gross-out humor…
Is the language in Champions appropriate for kids?
Language is strong and frequent. The film contains one use of "fuck." There are over 20 uses of "shit," as well as multiple uses of "ass," "damn," "hell," "bitch," and "bastard." Crude sexual terms are also used as profanity, including references to genitalia…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Champions?
Substance use is present but serves as a negative example. In an early, pivotal scene, the main character gets drunk at a bar, makes the poor decision to drive, and immediately crashes into a police car, leading to his arrest for a DUI. Other scenes depict…
What mature themes appear in Champions?
The film's central theme is the inclusion and empowerment of individuals with intellectual disabilities, handled with humor and heart. It also explores themes of prejudice, as the main character must overcome his initial dismissiveness. Other mature themes…
How long is Champions?
Champions runs 124 minutes, directed by Bobby Farrelly, released in 2023.
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