Glory Road (2006) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Name: Glory Road
Director: James Gartner
Released: 2006
Duration: 118 min

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

In 1966, Texas Western coach Don Haskins led the first all-black starting line-up for a college basketball team to the NCAA national championship.

Rated PG • 2006 • 1h 58m

Directed by James Gartner

Age

10+

This true story follows the first all-Black starting lineup in college basketball history as they navigate intense racial prejudice on their way to a national championship. The movie is rated PG and recommended for ages 10 and up primarily due to the frequent use of racial slurs and realistic depictions of mid-1960s bigotry. While there are some scenes of physical harassment and rough sports action, the film serves as a meaningful… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Josh Lucas

Derek Luke

Jon Voight

Austin Nichols

Evan Jones

Mehcad Brooks

Damaine Radcliff

Alphonso McAuley

Emily Deschanel

Red West

Al Shearer

Kip Weeks

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Is Glory Road appropriate for kids?

Content severity in Glory Road

Sex Moderate 3/10

Violence Moderate 3/10

Language Strong 6/10

Substances None 0/10

Themes Strong 6/10

What happens in Glory Road, moment by moment

0:37 💬 Language 6/10
0:44 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
0:54 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10

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Sex and nudity in Glory Road

Mild. Some mild romance and innuendo.

Violence and gore in Glory Road

Mild. Racially motivated harassment and a hotel-room vandalism/assault; rough on-court play.

Language in Glory Road

Moderate. Period profanity and racial slurs central to the story's depiction of bigotry.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Glory Road

Mild. Adult drinking.

Mature themes in Glory Road

Racism, courage, and breaking barriers in 1960s America. The slurs and depicted hatred are integral and sobering; an inspiring, discussion-worthy true story.

Scary moments in Glory Road

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Is Glory Road appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Glory Road is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. This true story follows the first all-Black starting lineup in college basketball history as they navigate intense racial prejudice on their way to a national championship. The movie is rated PG and recommended for ages…

What age rating does Glory Road have?

Glory Road is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.

What is Glory Road about?

Is there sex or nudity in Glory Road?

Mild. Some mild romance and innuendo.

How violent is Glory Road?

Mild. Racially motivated harassment and a hotel-room vandalism/assault; rough on-court play.

Is the language in Glory Road appropriate for kids?

Moderate. Period profanity and racial slurs central to the story's depiction of bigotry.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Glory Road?

Mild. Adult drinking.

What mature themes appear in Glory Road?

Racism, courage, and breaking barriers in 1960s America. The slurs and depicted hatred are integral and sobering; an inspiring, discussion-worthy true story.

How long is Glory Road?

Glory Road runs 118 minutes, directed by James Gartner, released in 2006.

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