The Benchwarmers (2006) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A trio of guys try and make up for missed opportunities in childhood by forming a three-player baseball team to compete against standard little league squads.
Rated PG-13 • 2006 • 1h 25m
The Benchwarmers is a sports comedy about three adult friends who form a baseball team to reclaim their lost childhood and support bullied children. The film carries a PG-13 rating primarily due to crude, suggestive humor and occasional coarse language. Parents should be aware of frequent references to bodily functions, minor acts of bullying, and immature sexual innuendos. It is best suited for older children and teens who can… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Benchwarmers appropriate for kids?
The Benchwarmers is a sports comedy about three adult friends who form a baseball team to reclaim their lost childhood and support bullied children. The film carries a PG-13 rating primarily due to crude, suggestive humor and occasional coarse language. Parents should be aware… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Benchwarmers
What happens in The Benchwarmers, moment by moment
- 0:08 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
- 0:15 ♥ Sex & Nudity 4/10
- 0:22 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
Sex and nudity in The Benchwarmers
The film features frequent, crude, and suggestive humor, including references to anatomy, ovulation cycles, and sexual orientation. Characters make jokes about nipple twisters, and there are brief glimpses of a woman showering, obscured by steam. One character is depicted living in a closet with bottles of urine, which is used for crude comedic effect.
Violence and gore in The Benchwarmers
The violence is mostly limited to slapstick and bullying scenarios, including instances of shoving, throwing objects, and a "wedgie" played for laughs. In one scene, a character is hit by a baseball, and another character experiences a ricochet injury to the groin. The tone is consistently cartoonish and non-graphic.
Language in The Benchwarmers
Coarse language is used throughout the film, including uses of 'shit,' 'bitch,' 'dick,' 'damn,' and 'ass.' The profanity is frequent enough to inform the PG-13 rating but remains moderate in intensity.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Benchwarmers
There is a brief subplot involving an adult baseball player struggling with alcoholism, and characters provide him with alcohol during a game as a tactical advantage. These depictions are handled in a comedic rather than serious or endorsing manner.
Mature themes in The Benchwarmers
The central themes revolve around childhood bullying, social ostracization, and the drive to overcome past insecurities. The narrative explores how childhood experiences with bullying impact adult behavior, including the revelation that the protagonist was once a bully himself.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Benchwarmers appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Benchwarmers is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. The Benchwarmers is a sports comedy about three adult friends who form a baseball team to reclaim their lost childhood and support bullied children. The film carries a PG-13 rating primarily due to crude, suggestive…
What age rating does The Benchwarmers have?
The Benchwarmers is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is The Benchwarmers about?
The Benchwarmers is a sports comedy about three adult friends who form a baseball team to reclaim their lost childhood and support bullied children. The film carries a PG-13 rating primarily due to crude, suggestive humor and occasional coarse language. Parents should be aware of frequent references to bodily…
Is there sex or nudity in The Benchwarmers?
The film features frequent, crude, and suggestive humor, including references to anatomy, ovulation cycles, and sexual orientation. Characters make jokes about nipple twisters, and there are brief glimpses of a woman showering, obscured by steam. One…
How violent is The Benchwarmers?
The violence is mostly limited to slapstick and bullying scenarios, including instances of shoving, throwing objects, and a "wedgie" played for laughs. In one scene, a character is hit by a baseball, and another character experiences a ricochet injury to the…
Is the language in The Benchwarmers appropriate for kids?
Coarse language is used throughout the film, including uses of 'shit,' 'bitch,' 'dick,' 'damn,' and 'ass.' The profanity is frequent enough to inform the PG-13 rating but remains moderate in intensity.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Benchwarmers?
There is a brief subplot involving an adult baseball player struggling with alcoholism, and characters provide him with alcohol during a game as a tactical advantage. These depictions are handled in a comedic rather than serious or endorsing manner.
What mature themes appear in The Benchwarmers?
The central themes revolve around childhood bullying, social ostracization, and the drive to overcome past insecurities. The narrative explores how childhood experiences with bullying impact adult behavior, including the revelation that the protagonist was…
How long is The Benchwarmers?
The Benchwarmers runs 85 minutes, directed by Dennis Dugan, released in 2006.
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