The Long Game (2024) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
In a segregated Texas, five Mexican-American teenage caddies were prohibited from playing at the country club where they worked. Against all odds, they formed their own team, built a one-hole course in the fields, and won the 1957 Texas State championship. Based on a true story.
Rated PG • 2024 • 1h 50m
Based on a true story, "The Long Game" follows a team of Mexican-American teenage caddies in 1950s Texas who fight discrimination to compete in golf. The film earned its PG rating for thematic material, including pervasive racial slurs and prejudice, some violence, and brief language. The strongest content involves scenes of systemic racism, where the boys are denied service and insulted, and a few instances of non-graphic violence… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Long Game appropriate for kids?
Based on a true story, "The Long Game" follows a team of Mexican-American teenage caddies in 1950s Texas who fight discrimination to compete in golf. The film earned its PG rating for thematic material, including pervasive racial slurs and prejudice, some violence, and brief… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Long Game
What happens in The Long Game, moment by moment
- 0:03 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
- 0:15 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
- 0:30 💬 Language 3/10
Sex and nudity in The Long Game
None. Romance is limited to a chaste, budding relationship between teenagers Joe and Daniella, involving conversations and shared dreams with no sexual content or innuendo.
Violence and gore in The Long Game
Violence is infrequent and not graphic. There is a brief alley fistfight at the start, and later the boys get into another scuffle. A character, frustrated by racism, smashes a diner's windows with golf balls. In a moment of high family tension, a son shoves his father, causing his prosthetic leg to come off. Another scene involves a brief physical altercation between competitors during a golf match.
Language in The Long Game
Language includes racial slurs which are central to the film's historical setting and themes. The MPAA rating notes their inclusion. Other profanity is mild and infrequent, with uses of words like 'hell' and 'ass'.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Long Game
Substance use is mild and reflects the time period. Adults are occasionally seen drinking alcohol in social settings or at a bar. In one scene, a character is shown drunk and despondent. Some minor, period-typical cigarette smoking is also present.
Mature themes in The Long Game
The most significant content involves strong themes of systemic racism and prejudice in 1950s Texas. The protagonists are explicitly denied opportunities, refused service, and face hostility and slurs due to their ethnicity. The film also explores themes of managing anger in the face of injustice, intergenerational conflict between a father and son, and perseverance.
Scary moments in The Long Game
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for The Long Game 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 Long Game appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Long Game is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. Based on a true story, "The Long Game" follows a team of Mexican-American teenage caddies in 1950s Texas who fight discrimination to compete in golf. The film earned its PG rating for thematic material, including…
What age rating does The Long Game have?
The Long Game is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is The Long Game about?
Based on a true story, "The Long Game" follows a team of Mexican-American teenage caddies in 1950s Texas who fight discrimination to compete in golf. The film earned its PG rating for thematic material, including pervasive racial slurs and prejudice, some violence, and brief language. The strongest content involves…
Is there sex or nudity in The Long Game?
None. Romance is limited to a chaste, budding relationship between teenagers Joe and Daniella, involving conversations and shared dreams with no sexual content or innuendo.
How violent is The Long Game?
Violence is infrequent and not graphic. There is a brief alley fistfight at the start, and later the boys get into another scuffle. A character, frustrated by racism, smashes a diner's windows with golf balls. In a moment of high family tension, a son shoves…
Is the language in The Long Game appropriate for kids?
Language includes racial slurs which are central to the film's historical setting and themes. The MPAA rating notes their inclusion. Other profanity is mild and infrequent, with uses of words like 'hell' and 'ass'.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Long Game?
Substance use is mild and reflects the time period. Adults are occasionally seen drinking alcohol in social settings or at a bar. In one scene, a character is shown drunk and despondent. Some minor, period-typical cigarette smoking is also present.
What mature themes appear in The Long Game?
The most significant content involves strong themes of systemic racism and prejudice in 1950s Texas. The protagonists are explicitly denied opportunities, refused service, and face hostility and slurs due to their ethnicity. The film also explores themes of…
How long is The Long Game?
The Long Game runs 110 minutes, directed by Julio Quintana, released in 2024.
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