Moneyball (2011) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
The story of Oakland Athletics general manager Billy Beane's successful attempt to put together a baseball team on a budget, by employing computer-generated analysis to draft his players.
Rated PG-13 • 2011 • 2h 14m
Moneyball follows Oakland Athletics general manager Billy Beane as he attempts to build a competitive baseball team despite severe financial constraints. The film is rated PG-13 primarily for some moderate language and mature themes regarding professional failure and personal pressure. Parents should be aware of frequent scenes of tobacco use, as well as several instances where characters display aggressive frustration. It is a… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Moneyball appropriate for kids?
Moneyball follows Oakland Athletics general manager Billy Beane as he attempts to build a competitive baseball team despite severe financial constraints. The film is rated PG-13 primarily for some moderate language and mature themes regarding professional failure and personal… Read more — free account
Content severity in Moneyball
What happens in Moneyball, moment by moment
- 0:12 🍷 Substances 3/10
- 0:15 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
- 0:22 💬 Language 4/10
Sex and nudity in Moneyball
Content is limited to brief, crude verbal remarks from scouts, such as commenting on a player's anatomy or making dismissive jokes about women's attractiveness. One scene features a character wearing a low-cut blouse, but there is no explicit sexual activity or nudity.
Violence and gore in Moneyball
There is no physical combat or gore. The only physical tension arises when Billy Beane exhibits outbursts of frustration, which include him throwing objects or overturning furniture in his office after difficult business meetings.
Language in Moneyball
The film contains moderate language, including a handful of uses of the 'f-word' and recurring use of 'shit,' 'hell,' and 'ass' throughout the dialogue.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Moneyball
There is pervasive use of chewing tobacco by several characters in professional settings; they are shown spitting into cups, putting tobacco in their lips, and chewing on cigars. Social drinking occurs in incidental scenes, and there are passing mentions of celebratory champagne.
Mature themes in Moneyball
The film deals with themes of professional failure, the pressure of maintaining a career, and the emotional toll of an obsession with success. Billy Beane's personal struggles as a divorced father and his intense self-doubt are central to the story.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Moneyball appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Moneyball is best for ages 12+. It's rated PG-13. Moneyball follows Oakland Athletics general manager Billy Beane as he attempts to build a competitive baseball team despite severe financial constraints. The film is rated PG-13 primarily for some moderate language and…
What age rating does Moneyball have?
Moneyball is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 12+.
What is Moneyball about?
Moneyball follows Oakland Athletics general manager Billy Beane as he attempts to build a competitive baseball team despite severe financial constraints. The film is rated PG-13 primarily for some moderate language and mature themes regarding professional failure and personal pressure. Parents should be aware of…
Is there sex or nudity in Moneyball?
Content is limited to brief, crude verbal remarks from scouts, such as commenting on a player's anatomy or making dismissive jokes about women's attractiveness. One scene features a character wearing a low-cut blouse, but there is no explicit sexual activity…
How violent is Moneyball?
There is no physical combat or gore. The only physical tension arises when Billy Beane exhibits outbursts of frustration, which include him throwing objects or overturning furniture in his office after difficult business meetings.
Is the language in Moneyball appropriate for kids?
The film contains moderate language, including a handful of uses of the 'f-word' and recurring use of 'shit,' 'hell,' and 'ass' throughout the dialogue.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Moneyball?
There is pervasive use of chewing tobacco by several characters in professional settings; they are shown spitting into cups, putting tobacco in their lips, and chewing on cigars. Social drinking occurs in incidental scenes, and there are passing mentions of…
What mature themes appear in Moneyball?
The film deals with themes of professional failure, the pressure of maintaining a career, and the emotional toll of an obsession with success. Billy Beane's personal struggles as a divorced father and his intense self-doubt are central to the story.
How long is Moneyball?
Moneyball runs 134 minutes, directed by Bennett Miller, released in 2011.
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