Switching Goals (1999) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Twin sisters Emma and Sam come up with a scheme to switch places so each can play in the soccer team they prefer.
Rated G • 1999 • 1h 25m
This G-rated family comedy stars Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen as twin sisters who secretly switch places on their soccer teams. The film's rating is due to its very mild content, with the primary parental concerns being thematic. Characters Sam and Emma lie to their parents and coaches, and there are mild explorations of parental pressure and feeling inadequate. There is no language or substance use, and violence is limited to comical… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Switching Goals appropriate for kids?
This G-rated family comedy stars Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen as twin sisters who secretly switch places on their soccer teams. The film's rating is due to its very mild content, with the primary parental concerns being thematic. Characters Sam and Emma lie to their parents and… Read more — free account
Content severity in Switching Goals
What happens in Switching Goals, moment by moment
- 0:06 🔥 Mature Themes 2/10
- 0:14 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:20 ♥ Sex & Nudity 1/10
Sex and nudity in Switching Goals
Content is limited to very mild romance appropriate for young viewers. Themes of teen crushes are present, as one character wants to be more appealing to boys. The film concludes with two separate pairs of characters going on dates, with one brief, chaste kiss shown.
Violence and gore in Switching Goals
All violence is mild, infrequent, and related to the sport of soccer. Characters are occasionally seen tripping, falling, or getting hit by a soccer ball during games, all presented in a light, sometimes comedic context. A player is taken out of the final game after being hit in the stomach by a ball, but the injury is not depicted graphically.
Language in Switching Goals
None. The dialogue is completely free of profanity.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Switching Goals
None. No characters are shown drinking, smoking, or using drugs.
Mature themes in Switching Goals
The central theme is deception, as the twin sisters lie to their family and teammates by switching identities. The film also explores parental pressure, with a coach father who is overly focused on winning and initially favors his more athletic daughter. Themes of self-worth and sibling dynamics are resolved positively.
Scary moments in Switching Goals
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Switching Goals appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Switching Goals is best for ages 7+. It's rated G. This G-rated family comedy stars Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen as twin sisters who secretly switch places on their soccer teams. The film's rating is due to its very mild content, with the primary parental concerns being…
What age rating does Switching Goals have?
Switching Goals is officially rated G. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 7+.
What is Switching Goals about?
This G-rated family comedy stars Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen as twin sisters who secretly switch places on their soccer teams. The film's rating is due to its very mild content, with the primary parental concerns being thematic. Characters Sam and Emma lie to their parents and coaches, and there are mild explorations…
Is there sex or nudity in Switching Goals?
Content is limited to very mild romance appropriate for young viewers. Themes of teen crushes are present, as one character wants to be more appealing to boys. The film concludes with two separate pairs of characters going on dates, with one brief, chaste…
How violent is Switching Goals?
All violence is mild, infrequent, and related to the sport of soccer. Characters are occasionally seen tripping, falling, or getting hit by a soccer ball during games, all presented in a light, sometimes comedic context. A player is taken out of the final…
Is the language in Switching Goals appropriate for kids?
None. The dialogue is completely free of profanity.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Switching Goals?
None. No characters are shown drinking, smoking, or using drugs.
What mature themes appear in Switching Goals?
The central theme is deception, as the twin sisters lie to their family and teammates by switching identities. The film also explores parental pressure, with a coach father who is overly focused on winning and initially favors his more athletic daughter…
How long is Switching Goals?
Switching Goals runs 85 minutes, directed by David Steinberg, released in 1999.
Where can I read the full Switching Goals parent guide?
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