Million Dollar Arm (2014) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
In a last-ditch effort to save his career, sports agent JB Bernstein dreams up a wild game plan to find Major League Baseball’s next great pitcher from a pool of cricket players in India. He soon discovers two young men who can throw a fastball but know nothing about the game of baseball. Or America. It’s an incredible and touching journey that will change them all — especially JB, who learns valuable lessons about teamwork, commitment and family.
Rated PG • 2014 • 2h 4m
This film earns its PG rating for some mild language and suggestive content. The main character, sports agent JB Bernstein, is initially shown having implied one-night stands, and he and his romantic interest share a couple of kisses. The most notable content for parents involves a party scene where characters become drunk, leading to a prominent scene of vomiting inside a car that may be gross for younger viewers. While violence is… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Million Dollar Arm appropriate for kids?
This film earns its PG rating for some mild language and suggestive content. The main character, sports agent JB Bernstein, is initially shown having implied one-night stands, and he and his romantic interest share a couple of kisses. The most notable content for parents… Read more — free account
Content severity in Million Dollar Arm
What happens in Million Dollar Arm, moment by moment
- 0:08 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
- 0:26 💬 Language 2/10
- 0:45 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
Sex and nudity in Million Dollar Arm
Content is light and mostly suggestive. The main character is seen leaving a woman's home in the morning, implying a one-night stand. Later, he and another character share two kisses. There is one brief, shirtless scene of a male character. In an innocent and non-sexual scene, a character accidentally walks in on a woman using the toilet.
Violence and gore in Million Dollar Arm
Violence is very light and mostly incidental. A character is accidentally hit by a thrown baseball and reacts in pain. Another character cuts their finger while cooking, requiring stitches, and a small amount of dried blood is briefly visible. Several scenes feature characters arguing loudly, but there is no fighting or physical altercations.
Language in Million Dollar Arm
Language is mild and infrequent. The word "hell" is used a few times, along with exclamations like "crap" and "Oh my God."
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Million Dollar Arm
Substance use is moderate for a PG film. Adults are seen drinking beer and other alcoholic beverages in social settings. In one key sequence, a character who is unfamiliar with alcohol mistakes a margarita for punch and becomes intoxicated. This leads directly to him and others becoming sick.
Mature themes in Million Dollar Arm
The film explores themes of cultural displacement and homesickness as the two young men from India struggle to adapt to American life. There are scenes of emotional stress related to performance anxiety and the fear of failure, particularly during a high-stakes public tryout. One notable gross-out scene features multiple characters vomiting extensively after drinking too much and overeating at a party.
Scary moments in Million Dollar Arm
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Million Dollar Arm appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Million Dollar Arm is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. This film earns its PG rating for some mild language and suggestive content. The main character, sports agent JB Bernstein, is initially shown having implied one-night stands, and he and his romantic interest share a…
What age rating does Million Dollar Arm have?
Million Dollar Arm is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is Million Dollar Arm about?
This film earns its PG rating for some mild language and suggestive content. The main character, sports agent JB Bernstein, is initially shown having implied one-night stands, and he and his romantic interest share a couple of kisses. The most notable content for parents involves a party scene where characters become…
Is there sex or nudity in Million Dollar Arm?
Content is light and mostly suggestive. The main character is seen leaving a woman's home in the morning, implying a one-night stand. Later, he and another character share two kisses. There is one brief, shirtless scene of a male character. In an innocent and…
How violent is Million Dollar Arm?
Violence is very light and mostly incidental. A character is accidentally hit by a thrown baseball and reacts in pain. Another character cuts their finger while cooking, requiring stitches, and a small amount of dried blood is briefly visible. Several scenes…
Is the language in Million Dollar Arm appropriate for kids?
Language is mild and infrequent. The word "hell" is used a few times, along with exclamations like "crap" and "Oh my God."
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Million Dollar Arm?
Substance use is moderate for a PG film. Adults are seen drinking beer and other alcoholic beverages in social settings. In one key sequence, a character who is unfamiliar with alcohol mistakes a margarita for punch and becomes intoxicated. This leads…
What mature themes appear in Million Dollar Arm?
The film explores themes of cultural displacement and homesickness as the two young men from India struggle to adapt to American life. There are scenes of emotional stress related to performance anxiety and the fear of failure, particularly during a…
How long is Million Dollar Arm?
Million Dollar Arm runs 124 minutes, directed by Craig Gillespie, released in 2014.
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