Overcomer (2019) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
After reluctantly agreeing to coach cross-country, high school basketball Coach John Harrison helps the least likely runner attempt the impossible in the biggest race of the year.
Rated PG • 2019 • 1h 59m
Overcomer is an inspirational drama that focuses on themes of faith, forgiveness, and finding one's identity. The film is rated PG primarily for its mature thematic content, including struggles with addiction and family abandonment. While generally suitable for families, parents should be prepared for emotional scenes involving a father's health decline and a young girl's realization of her family history. There is no sexual content… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Overcomer appropriate for kids?
Overcomer is an inspirational drama that focuses on themes of faith, forgiveness, and finding one's identity. The film is rated PG primarily for its mature thematic content, including struggles with addiction and family abandonment. While generally suitable for families, parents… Read more — free account
Content severity in Overcomer
What happens in Overcomer, moment by moment
- 0:45 🍷 Substances 3/10
- 0:52 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 1:18 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
Sex and nudity in Overcomer
None. There is no nudity, sexual content, or suggestive behavior in the film.
Violence and gore in Overcomer
None. The film contains no on-screen physical violence.
Language in Overcomer
None. The dialogue is clean and free of profanity throughout the movie.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Overcomer
The film deals with the backstory of a character struggling with past drug addiction and health complications resulting from long-term abuse, though no active drug use is depicted on screen.
Mature themes in Overcomer
The narrative explores mature topics including abandonment, the complexities of foster care and family secrets, and the emotional toll of terminal illness as a secondary character passes away.
Scary moments in Overcomer
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Overcomer yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Overcomer appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Overcomer is best for ages 8+. It's rated PG. Overcomer is an inspirational drama that focuses on themes of faith, forgiveness, and finding one's identity. The film is rated PG primarily for its mature thematic content, including struggles with addiction and family…
What age rating does Overcomer have?
Overcomer is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 8+.
What is Overcomer about?
Overcomer is an inspirational drama that focuses on themes of faith, forgiveness, and finding one's identity. The film is rated PG primarily for its mature thematic content, including struggles with addiction and family abandonment. While generally suitable for families, parents should be prepared for emotional scenes…
Is there sex or nudity in Overcomer?
None. There is no nudity, sexual content, or suggestive behavior in the film.
How violent is Overcomer?
None. The film contains no on-screen physical violence.
Is the language in Overcomer appropriate for kids?
None. The dialogue is clean and free of profanity throughout the movie.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Overcomer?
The film deals with the backstory of a character struggling with past drug addiction and health complications resulting from long-term abuse, though no active drug use is depicted on screen.
What mature themes appear in Overcomer?
The narrative explores mature topics including abandonment, the complexities of foster care and family secrets, and the emotional toll of terminal illness as a secondary character passes away.
How long is Overcomer?
Overcomer runs 119 minutes, directed by Alex Kendrick, released in 2019.
Where can I read the full Overcomer parent guide?
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