Race (2016) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Race is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Race is a historical biographical drama detailing Jesse Owens' journey to the 1936 Berlin Olympics amidst the rising tide of Nazi ideology. The film centers on Owens' athletic triumphs and the pervasive systemic racism…

Race is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

Race is a historical biographical drama detailing Jesse Owens' journey to the 1936 Berlin Olympics amidst the rising tide of Nazi ideology. The film centers on Owens' athletic triumphs and the pervasive systemic racism he encounters in both the United States and Germany. Parents should be aware of the frequent use of…

There is a brief scene in a nightclub featuring a woman dancing seductively and a man grabbing her buttocks. Additionally, characters make passing, suggestive comments about infidelity and sexual encounters, but there is no explicit content or nudity.

None. The film focuses on sports competition and historical drama, with no on-screen physical violence, gore, or injuries of concern.

Frequent use of strong racial slurs is present throughout, reflecting the historical reality of the 1930s. Other profanity includes infrequent uses of 'hell', 'damn', and various blasphemous exclamations.

There is moderate, era-appropriate portrayals of social drinking and occasional smoking in social settings like bars or clubs.

The film explores intense themes of systemic racism, segregation, and the dangers of fascism. These historical realities are central to the plot and involve characters facing discrimination and political pressure.

Race runs 134 minutes, directed by Stephen Hopkins, released in 2016.

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