Legend No. 17 (2013) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Legend No. 17 is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Legend No. 17 is a biographical sports drama detailing the rise of Soviet ice hockey star Valeri Kharlamov under the strict coaching of Anatoly Tarasov. The film explores high-stakes professional sports, political…

Legend No. 17 is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

Legend No. 17 is a biographical sports drama detailing the rise of Soviet ice hockey star Valeri Kharlamov under the strict coaching of Anatoly Tarasov. The film explores high-stakes professional sports, political pressure within the Soviet system, and Kharlamov's personal relationships. Parents should be aware of a…

The film contains a moderate sexual sequence featuring a woman in bed with her partner. Nudity, including breasts and buttocks, is visible as the character walks around and dresses.

Sports-related violence occurs during hockey games, including aggressive checks and a deliberate stick slash that causes a significant knee injury. A car accident results in a leg injury, and a childhood sequence includes the Running of the Bulls, which…

The film contains no significant profanity and is largely free of explicit language.

There are mild depictions of alcohol consumption and smoking, consistent with the era and the setting of sports locker rooms and social gatherings.

The narrative focuses on intense professional pressure, the complexities of navigating Communist-era political intrigue, and the struggle to overcome physical adversity through rehabilitation. These mature themes require a level of emotional maturity to…

Legend No. 17 runs 134 minutes, directed by Nikolay Lebedev, released in 2013.

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