The Last Rodeo (2025) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A retired rodeo legend risks it all to save his grandson. Facing his own painful past and the fears of his family, he enters a high-stakes bullriding competition as the oldest contestant ever. Along the way, he reconciles old wounds with his estranged daughter and proves that true courage is found in the fight for family.
Rated PG • 2025 • 1h 58m
Rated PG, "The Last Rodeo" follows a retired bull-riding champion, Joe Wainwright, who risks his life in a high-stakes competition to fund his grandson's life-saving surgery. The film's rating is primarily due to its mature thematic elements, which include a child's serious illness, family strife, and discussions of past alcoholism. Violence is present in a few tense bull-riding sequences and a brief bar scuffle, but it is not graphic… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Last Rodeo appropriate for kids?
Rated PG, "The Last Rodeo" follows a retired bull-riding champion, Joe Wainwright, who risks his life in a high-stakes competition to fund his grandson's life-saving surgery. The film's rating is primarily due to its mature thematic elements, which include a child's serious… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Last Rodeo
What happens in The Last Rodeo, moment by moment
- 0:05 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:12 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
- 0:20 💬 Language 3/10
Sex and nudity in The Last Rodeo
None. There is no sexual content, nudity, or innuendo in the film.
Violence and gore in The Last Rodeo
Violence is mild and primarily contextual to the sport of bull riding. There are several tense scenes where riders, including the protagonist, are thrown from bulls and are in peril of being trampled. A past, severe injury (a broken neck) is discussed but not shown. There is also a brief bar fight involving some shoving and posturing but no significant injuries.
Language in The Last Rodeo
Profanity is mild to moderate. The IMDb guide confirms several uses of words like "damn," "hell," and "ass." There is also a single reported use of "shit." The dialogue also includes some religious exclamations related to the film's faith-based themes.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Last Rodeo
Substance use is mild and mostly tied to thematic elements. Characters are seen drinking socially in a bar. A key plot point involves the protagonist's history with alcoholism and a past career-ending injury that occurred while he was drunk. There is also a brief mention of abusing pain pills in the past.
Mature themes in The Last Rodeo
Thematic content is the most significant element for parents to consider. The central plot revolves around a young boy's life-threatening brain tumor, a topic that may be very distressing for younger viewers. The film also explores themes of family estrangement, regret, personal sacrifice, and redemption through Christian faith.
Scary moments in The Last Rodeo
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for The Last Rodeo 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 The Last Rodeo appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Last Rodeo is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. Rated PG, "The Last Rodeo" follows a retired bull-riding champion, Joe Wainwright, who risks his life in a high-stakes competition to fund his grandson's life-saving surgery. The film's rating is primarily due to its…
What age rating does The Last Rodeo have?
The Last Rodeo is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is The Last Rodeo about?
Rated PG, "The Last Rodeo" follows a retired bull-riding champion, Joe Wainwright, who risks his life in a high-stakes competition to fund his grandson's life-saving surgery. The film's rating is primarily due to its mature thematic elements, which include a child's serious illness, family strife, and discussions of…
Is there sex or nudity in The Last Rodeo?
None. There is no sexual content, nudity, or innuendo in the film.
How violent is The Last Rodeo?
Violence is mild and primarily contextual to the sport of bull riding. There are several tense scenes where riders, including the protagonist, are thrown from bulls and are in peril of being trampled. A past, severe injury (a broken neck) is discussed but not…
Is the language in The Last Rodeo appropriate for kids?
Profanity is mild to moderate. The IMDb guide confirms several uses of words like "damn," "hell," and "ass." There is also a single reported use of "shit." The dialogue also includes some religious exclamations related to the film's faith-based themes.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Last Rodeo?
Substance use is mild and mostly tied to thematic elements. Characters are seen drinking socially in a bar. A key plot point involves the protagonist's history with alcoholism and a past career-ending injury that occurred while he was drunk. There is also a…
What mature themes appear in The Last Rodeo?
Thematic content is the most significant element for parents to consider. The central plot revolves around a young boy's life-threatening brain tumor, a topic that may be very distressing for younger viewers. The film also explores themes of family…
How long is The Last Rodeo?
The Last Rodeo runs 118 minutes, directed by Jon Avnet, released in 2025.
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