The Beautiful Game (2024) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A group of advocates to end homelessness organize an annual tournament for homeless people to compete in a series of football matches known as The Homeless World Cup.
Rated PG-13 • 2024 • 2h 5m
The Beautiful Game is an inspiring sports drama centered on Vinny, a talented but troubled footballer who joins England's team for the Homeless World Cup in Rome. The film's PG-13 rating is primarily for its mature thematic content, which includes frank discussions and depictions of homelessness, addiction, and emotional despair. Parents should be aware of a significant subplot involving a character's heroin addiction, methadone… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Beautiful Game appropriate for kids?
The Beautiful Game is an inspiring sports drama centered on Vinny, a talented but troubled footballer who joins England's team for the Homeless World Cup in Rome. The film's PG-13 rating is primarily for its mature thematic content, which includes frank discussions and… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Beautiful Game
What happens in The Beautiful Game, moment by moment
- 0:05 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
- 0:15 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
- 0:28 🍷 Substances 6/10
Sex and nudity in The Beautiful Game
A single, brief scene contains awkward innuendo. A socially inexperienced character, Jason, tries to express interest in a female player, Rosita, but does so with an unintentionally crude and offensive comment. The moment is played for social awkwardness and is not graphic or detailed.
Violence and gore in The Beautiful Game
Violence is infrequent and mild. An early scene involves a brief, tense confrontation between Vinny and an angry parent. Later in the film, after a difficult loss, the members of the English team have a heated, emotional argument that involves shouting and shoving, but it does not escalate into a serious fight.
Language in The Beautiful Game
The film contains some profanity consistent with its PG-13 rating. While specific dialogue isn't pervasive, strong language, likely including a use of "f--k", is used during moments of intense anger and frustration, particularly following a pivotal match.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Beautiful Game
Substance use is a key thematic element. A main character, Nathan, is a recovering heroin addict who takes methadone for treatment. This is discussed openly, and another character reacts with prejudice. A scene later depicts Nathan suffering from the physical effects of withdrawal, which causes him to leave the tournament.
Mature themes in The Beautiful Game
The film has strong thematic content centered on the realities of homelessness, which is the foundational premise. It explores related issues like addiction, mental health struggles, shame, and personal failure through Vinny's journey. Themes of prejudice also arise, both in a character's reaction to a recovering addict and in a subplot involving a player's political identity as a refugee.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Beautiful Game appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Beautiful Game is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. The Beautiful Game is an inspiring sports drama centered on Vinny, a talented but troubled footballer who joins England's team for the Homeless World Cup in Rome. The film's PG-13 rating is primarily for its mature…
What age rating does The Beautiful Game have?
The Beautiful Game is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is The Beautiful Game about?
The Beautiful Game is an inspiring sports drama centered on Vinny, a talented but troubled footballer who joins England's team for the Homeless World Cup in Rome. The film's PG-13 rating is primarily for its mature thematic content, which includes frank discussions and depictions of homelessness, addiction, and…
Is there sex or nudity in The Beautiful Game?
A single, brief scene contains awkward innuendo. A socially inexperienced character, Jason, tries to express interest in a female player, Rosita, but does so with an unintentionally crude and offensive comment. The moment is played for social awkwardness and…
How violent is The Beautiful Game?
Violence is infrequent and mild. An early scene involves a brief, tense confrontation between Vinny and an angry parent. Later in the film, after a difficult loss, the members of the English team have a heated, emotional argument that involves shouting and…
Is the language in The Beautiful Game appropriate for kids?
The film contains some profanity consistent with its PG-13 rating. While specific dialogue isn't pervasive, strong language, likely including a use of "f--k", is used during moments of intense anger and frustration, particularly following a pivotal match.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Beautiful Game?
Substance use is a key thematic element. A main character, Nathan, is a recovering heroin addict who takes methadone for treatment. This is discussed openly, and another character reacts with prejudice. A scene later depicts Nathan suffering from the physical…
What mature themes appear in The Beautiful Game?
The film has strong thematic content centered on the realities of homelessness, which is the foundational premise. It explores related issues like addiction, mental health struggles, shame, and personal failure through Vinny's journey. Themes of prejudice…
How long is The Beautiful Game?
The Beautiful Game runs 125 minutes, directed by Thea Sharrock, released in 2024.
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