Remember the Titans (2000) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
After leading his football team to 15 winning seasons, coach Bill Yoast is demoted and replaced by Herman Boone – tough, opinionated and as different from the beloved Yoast as he could be. The two men learn to overcome their differences and turn a group of hostile young men into champions.
Rated PG • 2000 • 1h 53m
Remember the Titans earns its PG rating for mature thematic material involving racism and an intense, non-graphic car accident. The film portrays the racial tensions of 1970s Virginia, with scenes of protest, intimidation (a brick is thrown through a window), and the use of racial slurs like "coon" and "cracker." While football violence is present, it's typical for the sport, but a few fistfights and an impactful car crash are shown… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Remember the Titans appropriate for kids?
Remember the Titans earns its PG rating for mature thematic material involving racism and an intense, non-graphic car accident. The film portrays the racial tensions of 1970s Virginia, with scenes of protest, intimidation (a brick is thrown through a window), and the use of… Read more — free account
Content severity in Remember the Titans
What happens in Remember the Titans, moment by moment
- 0:02 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:20 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
- 0:28 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
Sex and nudity in Remember the Titans
None. There is no sexual content, innuendo, or nudity.
Violence and gore in Remember the Titans
Violence is moderate for a PG film. Several fistfights break out between players, involving shoving and punching. The football games feature hard tackles and aggressive plays inherent to the sport. The most intense scene is a sudden car crash shown on-screen, which results in a main character, Gerry Bertier, being seriously injured; the aftermath is shown in the hospital with the character paralyzed.
Language in Remember the Titans
Language includes multiple uses of racial slurs, which are central to the film's theme; these include "Negro," "coon," and "cracker." Other milder profanity includes uses of "hell," "damn," and "ass," plus an incomplete "S.O.B." The overall use is infrequent but the racial terms are impactful.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Remember the Titans
None. There is no on-screen use of alcohol, drugs, or smoking by any main characters. In the epilogue, it is mentioned that a character dies years later in a car accident caused by a drunk driver, but this event is not depicted.
Mature themes in Remember the Titans
Thematic content is strong for a PG film. The primary theme is racism, explored through segregation, protests, verbal insults, and systemic prejudice. A brick is thrown through Coach Boone's window as an act of intimidation while his daughter is inside. The film also deals with themes of serious injury and disability after a major car accident, and ultimately loss and grief with a main character's death bookending the film in funeral scenes.
Scary moments in Remember the Titans
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Remember the Titans 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 Remember the Titans appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Remember the Titans is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. Remember the Titans earns its PG rating for mature thematic material involving racism and an intense, non-graphic car accident. The film portrays the racial tensions of 1970s Virginia, with scenes of protest…
What age rating does Remember the Titans have?
Remember the Titans is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is Remember the Titans about?
Remember the Titans earns its PG rating for mature thematic material involving racism and an intense, non-graphic car accident. The film portrays the racial tensions of 1970s Virginia, with scenes of protest, intimidation (a brick is thrown through a window), and the use of racial slurs like "coon" and "cracker."…
Is there sex or nudity in Remember the Titans?
None. There is no sexual content, innuendo, or nudity.
How violent is Remember the Titans?
Violence is moderate for a PG film. Several fistfights break out between players, involving shoving and punching. The football games feature hard tackles and aggressive plays inherent to the sport. The most intense scene is a sudden car crash shown on-screen…
Is the language in Remember the Titans appropriate for kids?
Language includes multiple uses of racial slurs, which are central to the film's theme; these include "Negro," "coon," and "cracker." Other milder profanity includes uses of "hell," "damn," and "ass," plus an incomplete "S.O.B." The overall use is infrequent…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Remember the Titans?
None. There is no on-screen use of alcohol, drugs, or smoking by any main characters. In the epilogue, it is mentioned that a character dies years later in a car accident caused by a drunk driver, but this event is not depicted.
What mature themes appear in Remember the Titans?
Thematic content is strong for a PG film. The primary theme is racism, explored through segregation, protests, verbal insults, and systemic prejudice. A brick is thrown through Coach Boone's window as an act of intimidation while his daughter is inside. The…
How long is Remember the Titans?
Remember the Titans runs 113 minutes, directed by Boaz Yakin, released in 2000.
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