The First Slam Dunk (2022) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Shohoku's “speedster” and point guard, Ryota Miyagi, always plays with brains and lightning speed, running circles around his opponents while feigning composure. In his second year of high school, Ryota plays with the Shohoku High School basketball team along with Sakuragi, Rukawa, Akagi, and Mitsui as they take the stage at the Inter-High School National Championship. And now, they are on the brink of challenging the reigning champions, Sannoh Kogyo High School.
Rated PG-13 • 2022 • 2h 5m
The First Slam Dunk follows Ryota Miyagi and the Shohoku basketball team as they compete in a high-stakes national championship game against Sannoh Kogyo. The film earns its PG-13 rating primarily due to intense sequences of physical sports combat and themes of teenage grief and unresolved trauma. While largely focused on sportsmanship, parents should be aware of a subplot involving past street violence and bullying. It is best suited… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The First Slam Dunk appropriate for kids?
The First Slam Dunk follows Ryota Miyagi and the Shohoku basketball team as they compete in a high-stakes national championship game against Sannoh Kogyo. The film earns its PG-13 rating primarily due to intense sequences of physical sports combat and themes of teenage grief and… Read more — free account
Content severity in The First Slam Dunk
What happens in The First Slam Dunk, moment by moment
- 0:15 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
- 0:28 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
- 0:42 🍷 Substances 3/10
Sex and nudity in The First Slam Dunk
There is no sexual content in this film.
Violence and gore in The First Slam Dunk
The film features intense basketball action including forceful physical collisions, hard falls, and players being knocked to the ground. There are also brief flashbacks to teenage street fights where characters are punched and kicked, resulting in minor bruising and bloody noses.
Language in The First Slam Dunk
Strong language is infrequent but present, primarily consisting of insults and aggressive shouting during matches, including a few uses of words like 'damn' or 'hell'.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The First Slam Dunk
There is occasional depiction of teenage characters smoking cigarettes in flashback sequences.
Mature themes in The First Slam Dunk
The film deals with heavy emotional topics, specifically the death of a sibling, the lasting impact of family tragedy, and the struggle to move on from traumatic loss.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The First Slam Dunk appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The First Slam Dunk is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. The First Slam Dunk follows Ryota Miyagi and the Shohoku basketball team as they compete in a high-stakes national championship game against Sannoh Kogyo. The film earns its PG-13 rating primarily due to intense…
What age rating does The First Slam Dunk have?
The First Slam Dunk is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is The First Slam Dunk about?
The First Slam Dunk follows Ryota Miyagi and the Shohoku basketball team as they compete in a high-stakes national championship game against Sannoh Kogyo. The film earns its PG-13 rating primarily due to intense sequences of physical sports combat and themes of teenage grief and unresolved trauma. While largely…
Is there sex or nudity in The First Slam Dunk?
There is no sexual content in this film.
How violent is The First Slam Dunk?
The film features intense basketball action including forceful physical collisions, hard falls, and players being knocked to the ground. There are also brief flashbacks to teenage street fights where characters are punched and kicked, resulting in minor…
Is the language in The First Slam Dunk appropriate for kids?
Strong language is infrequent but present, primarily consisting of insults and aggressive shouting during matches, including a few uses of words like 'damn' or 'hell'.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The First Slam Dunk?
There is occasional depiction of teenage characters smoking cigarettes in flashback sequences.
What mature themes appear in The First Slam Dunk?
The film deals with heavy emotional topics, specifically the death of a sibling, the lasting impact of family tragedy, and the struggle to move on from traumatic loss.
How long is The First Slam Dunk?
The First Slam Dunk runs 125 minutes, directed by Takehiko Inoue, released in 2022.
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