Playing for Keeps (2012) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A former sports star who's fallen on hard times starts coaching his son's soccer team in an attempt to get his life together.
Rated PG-13 • 2012 • 1h 46m
In Playing for Keeps, a former professional soccer player named George Dryer attempts to reconnect with his son and ex-wife while navigating his own failed career. The film received a PG-13 rating primarily due to pervasive sexual situations, including multiple instances of infidelity and suggestive dialogue. Parents should be aware that the story focuses heavily on complex adult relationships and moral lapses rather than typical… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Playing for Keeps appropriate for kids?
In Playing for Keeps, a former professional soccer player named George Dryer attempts to reconnect with his son and ex-wife while navigating his own failed career. The film received a PG-13 rating primarily due to pervasive sexual situations, including multiple instances of… Read more — free account
Content severity in Playing for Keeps
What happens in Playing for Keeps, moment by moment
- 0:25 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
- 0:42 ♥ Sex & Nudity 5/10
- 0:48 🍷 Substances 2/10
Sex and nudity in Playing for Keeps
The film contains frequent sexual situations and suggestive dialogue. Several female characters actively pursue the protagonist, leading to multiple implied sexual encounters. One scene depicts a woman in her lingerie inside the protagonist’s home, and there are numerous verbal references to past or intended sexual acts.
Violence and gore in Playing for Keeps
Violence is minimal and non-graphic. There is one brief physical confrontation between two men following a misunderstanding involving private investigators and infidelity accusations.
Language in Playing for Keeps
Language is moderate and typical for the genre. The dialogue includes frequent uses of 'shit', along with occasional 'hell', 'damn', 'ass', and 'son of a bitch'.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Playing for Keeps
Substance use is light and incidental. Adult characters are occasionally seen drinking alcohol during social gatherings, dinners, or while commiserating over career difficulties.
Mature themes in Playing for Keeps
The film explores themes of infidelity, parental neglect, and the fallout of divorce. The focus on fathers struggling to maintain relationships with their children, combined with the recurring deceit among the adult characters, creates a somber tone regarding trust.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Playing for Keeps appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Playing for Keeps is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. In Playing for Keeps, a former professional soccer player named George Dryer attempts to reconnect with his son and ex-wife while navigating his own failed career. The film received a PG-13 rating primarily due to…
What age rating does Playing for Keeps have?
Playing for Keeps is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Playing for Keeps about?
In Playing for Keeps, a former professional soccer player named George Dryer attempts to reconnect with his son and ex-wife while navigating his own failed career. The film received a PG-13 rating primarily due to pervasive sexual situations, including multiple instances of infidelity and suggestive dialogue. Parents…
Is there sex or nudity in Playing for Keeps?
The film contains frequent sexual situations and suggestive dialogue. Several female characters actively pursue the protagonist, leading to multiple implied sexual encounters. One scene depicts a woman in her lingerie inside the protagonist’s home, and there…
How violent is Playing for Keeps?
Violence is minimal and non-graphic. There is one brief physical confrontation between two men following a misunderstanding involving private investigators and infidelity accusations.
Is the language in Playing for Keeps appropriate for kids?
Language is moderate and typical for the genre. The dialogue includes frequent uses of 'shit', along with occasional 'hell', 'damn', 'ass', and 'son of a bitch'.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Playing for Keeps?
Substance use is light and incidental. Adult characters are occasionally seen drinking alcohol during social gatherings, dinners, or while commiserating over career difficulties.
What mature themes appear in Playing for Keeps?
The film explores themes of infidelity, parental neglect, and the fallout of divorce. The focus on fathers struggling to maintain relationships with their children, combined with the recurring deceit among the adult characters, creates a somber tone regarding…
How long is Playing for Keeps?
Playing for Keeps runs 106 minutes, directed by Gabriele Muccino, released in 2012.
Where can I read the full Playing for Keeps parent guide?
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