Pride (2007) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Coach Jim Ellis shocks the community and changes lives when, aided by a local janitor, he sets out to form Philadelphia's first black swim team. But the odds are against them as they battle rigid rules, racism and more.
Rated PG • 2007 • 1h 44m
Based on a true story, "Pride" is an inspirational sports drama that earned its PG rating for significant thematic material, moderate violence, and some language, including racial slurs. The film follows Coach Jim Ellis as he forms an all-Black swim team in 1970s Philadelphia, forcing them to confront systemic racism and prejudice. Parents should be aware of several intense, racially charged confrontations, a violent scene where a… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Pride appropriate for kids?
Based on a true story, "Pride" is an inspirational sports drama that earned its PG rating for significant thematic material, moderate violence, and some language, including racial slurs. The film follows Coach Jim Ellis as he forms an all-Black swim team in 1970s Philadelphia… Read more — free account
Content severity in Pride
What happens in Pride, moment by moment
- 0:02 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
- 0:03 💬 Language 4/10
- 0:21 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
Sex and nudity in Pride
This category is very mild. Characters are frequently shown in standard competitive swimwear (trunks for males, one-piece suits for females) appropriate for the sport. There is no nudity. A couple of brief verbal references include a joke about a character being born because his "dad's condom broke" and another character joking about swimming naked, though nothing of the sort occurs.
Violence and gore in Pride
The film contains a few scenes of moderate violence. In a key scene, Coach Ellis finds a drug dealer urinating in the team's pool, leading to a physical fight where the coach punches the man and holds his head underwater, nearly drowning him. Other scenes include racially motivated scuffles and fights between rival swim teams. An opening scene shows a young character being roughly handled by a police officer.
Language in Pride
Language is moderate for a PG film and includes some strong terms. The most significant instances are uses of the racial slur "n-word." Other profanity includes "shit," "damn," "SOB," and terms like "white ass" and "black ass" during confrontations.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Pride
There is no significant on-screen substance use. The main substance-related content is a recurring thematic element involving a local drug dealer who is a persistent antagonist. He is shown trying to intimidate and recruit the teen swimmers into his criminal enterprise, and it's implied that some youths are indebted to him.
Mature themes in Pride
The film's primary focus is on strong and central thematic elements of racism, prejudice, and social inequality. Characters endure frequent verbal abuse, hostility, and systemic barriers due to their race. There are intense moments of confrontation, poverty is a visible backdrop, and a main character is arrested. The coach's violent reaction to an antagonist also provides an intense thematic moment about pressure and losing control.
Scary moments in Pride
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Pride 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 Pride appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Pride is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. Based on a true story, "Pride" is an inspirational sports drama that earned its PG rating for significant thematic material, moderate violence, and some language, including racial slurs. The film follows Coach Jim Ellis…
What age rating does Pride have?
Pride is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is Pride about?
Based on a true story, "Pride" is an inspirational sports drama that earned its PG rating for significant thematic material, moderate violence, and some language, including racial slurs. The film follows Coach Jim Ellis as he forms an all-Black swim team in 1970s Philadelphia, forcing them to confront systemic racism…
Is there sex or nudity in Pride?
This category is very mild. Characters are frequently shown in standard competitive swimwear (trunks for males, one-piece suits for females) appropriate for the sport. There is no nudity. A couple of brief verbal references include a joke about a character…
How violent is Pride?
The film contains a few scenes of moderate violence. In a key scene, Coach Ellis finds a drug dealer urinating in the team's pool, leading to a physical fight where the coach punches the man and holds his head underwater, nearly drowning him. Other scenes…
Is the language in Pride appropriate for kids?
Language is moderate for a PG film and includes some strong terms. The most significant instances are uses of the racial slur "n-word." Other profanity includes "shit," "damn," "SOB," and terms like "white ass" and "black ass" during confrontations.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Pride?
There is no significant on-screen substance use. The main substance-related content is a recurring thematic element involving a local drug dealer who is a persistent antagonist. He is shown trying to intimidate and recruit the teen swimmers into his criminal…
What mature themes appear in Pride?
The film's primary focus is on strong and central thematic elements of racism, prejudice, and social inequality. Characters endure frequent verbal abuse, hostility, and systemic barriers due to their race. There are intense moments of confrontation, poverty…
How long is Pride?
Pride runs 104 minutes, directed by Sunu Gonera, released in 2007.
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