Secretariat (2010) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Housewife and mother Penny Chenery agrees to take over her ailing father's Virginia-based Meadow Stables, despite her lack of horse-racing knowledge. Against all odds, Chenery - with the help of veteran trainer Lucien Laurin - manages to navigate the male-dominated business, ultimately fostering the first Triple Crown winner in 25 years.
Rated PG • 2010 • 2h 3m
Secretariat is a biographical sports drama that follows Penny Chenery as she takes over her father's horse racing stable and overcomes industry prejudice to guide her horse to the Triple Crown. The film is rated PG and contains very mild content, primarily limited to brief moments of light swearing and minor, non-graphic intensity during horse race sequences. The film depicts themes of family loyalty and grief following a parent's… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Secretariat appropriate for kids?
Secretariat is a biographical sports drama that follows Penny Chenery as she takes over her father's horse racing stable and overcomes industry prejudice to guide her horse to the Triple Crown. The film is rated PG and contains very mild content, primarily limited to brief… Read more — free account
Content severity in Secretariat
What happens in Secretariat, moment by moment
- 0:05 🔥 Mature Themes 2/10
- 0:22 💬 Language 2/10
- 0:45 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
Sex and nudity in Secretariat
None. There is no on-screen sexual content or nudity in this film.
Violence and gore in Secretariat
None. While there are several horse racing sequences, they are athletic in nature and do not depict graphic injury or violence against animals or people.
Language in Secretariat
Light. There are a few instances of mild profanity throughout the film, including three uses of 'hell' and one use of 'crap'.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Secretariat
None. Wine and other alcoholic beverages are briefly visible in social settings, but there is no prominent focus on substance use.
Mature themes in Secretariat
Moderate. The film touches on the death of Penny's parents and the emotional difficulty of managing an estate and a business under pressure, but these are handled with maturity and sensitivity.
Scary moments in Secretariat
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Secretariat 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 Secretariat appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Secretariat is best for ages 6+. It's rated PG. Secretariat is a biographical sports drama that follows Penny Chenery as she takes over her father's horse racing stable and overcomes industry prejudice to guide her horse to the Triple Crown. The film is rated PG and…
What age rating does Secretariat have?
Secretariat is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 6+.
What is Secretariat about?
Secretariat is a biographical sports drama that follows Penny Chenery as she takes over her father's horse racing stable and overcomes industry prejudice to guide her horse to the Triple Crown. The film is rated PG and contains very mild content, primarily limited to brief moments of light swearing and minor…
Is there sex or nudity in Secretariat?
None. There is no on-screen sexual content or nudity in this film.
How violent is Secretariat?
None. While there are several horse racing sequences, they are athletic in nature and do not depict graphic injury or violence against animals or people.
Is the language in Secretariat appropriate for kids?
Light. There are a few instances of mild profanity throughout the film, including three uses of 'hell' and one use of 'crap'.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Secretariat?
None. Wine and other alcoholic beverages are briefly visible in social settings, but there is no prominent focus on substance use.
What mature themes appear in Secretariat?
Moderate. The film touches on the death of Penny's parents and the emotional difficulty of managing an estate and a business under pressure, but these are handled with maturity and sensitivity.
How long is Secretariat?
Secretariat runs 123 minutes, directed by Randall Wallace, released in 2010.
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