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The Miracle Season (2018) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

After the tragic death of star volleyball player Caroline "Line" Found, a team of dispirited high school girls must band together under the guidance of their tough-love coach in hopes of winning the state championship!

Rated PG • 2018 • 1h 40m

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The Miracle Season is a PG-rated biographical sports drama that follows the Iowa City West volleyball team as they cope with the sudden death of their star player, Caroline Found. Because the film centers on grief and the real-life aftermath of a tragic moped accident, it deals with heavy emotional themes, including terminal cancer and sudden loss. While the story is life-affirming and inspiring, the subject matter may be intense for… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Erin Moriarty
Erin Moriarty
Danika Yarosh
Danika Yarosh
Helen Hunt
Helen Hunt
William Hurt
William Hurt
Nesta Cooper
Nesta Cooper
Jason Gray-Stanford
Jason Gray-Stanford
Natalie Sharp
Natalie Sharp
Tiera Skovbye
Tiera Skovbye
Lillian Doucet-Roche
Lillian Doucet-Roche
Burkely Duffield
Burkely Duffield
JF
Jillian Fargey
VW
Vanessa Wiebe
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Is The Miracle Season appropriate for kids?

The Miracle Season is a PG-rated biographical sports drama that follows the Iowa City West volleyball team as they cope with the sudden death of their star player, Caroline Found. Because the film centers on grief and the real-life aftermath of a tragic moped accident, it deals… Read more — free account

Content severity in The Miracle Season

Sex None 0/10
Violence None 0/10
Language None 0/10
Substances Mild 2/10
Themes Moderate 4/10

What happens in The Miracle Season, moment by moment

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  3. 0:22 🍷 Substances 2/10
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Sex and nudity in The Miracle Season

There is no sexual content in the film. A teenager makes a single flippant joke to her father about his social life, which is dismissed immediately.

Violence and gore in The Miracle Season

Violence is absent. The central moped accident that causes Caroline's death occurs off-screen and is only discussed after the fact.

Language in The Miracle Season

Language is very mild. The dialogue is standard for a high school sports setting and contains no profanity.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Miracle Season

Substance use is limited to brief, incidental scenes. Adults are seen occasionally drinking wine or champagne at parties or home settings, which is not emphasized.

Mature themes in The Miracle Season

The film deals heavily with death, grief, and terminal illness. Characters face the sudden loss of a classmate and the slow passing of a mother, with a focus on how communities process these events.

Scary moments in The Miracle Season

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for The Miracle Season 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Miracle Season appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests The Miracle Season is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. The Miracle Season is a PG-rated biographical sports drama that follows the Iowa City West volleyball team as they cope with the sudden death of their star player, Caroline Found. Because the film centers on grief and…

What age rating does The Miracle Season have?

The Miracle Season is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.

What is The Miracle Season about?

The Miracle Season is a PG-rated biographical sports drama that follows the Iowa City West volleyball team as they cope with the sudden death of their star player, Caroline Found. Because the film centers on grief and the real-life aftermath of a tragic moped accident, it deals with heavy emotional themes, including…

Is there sex or nudity in The Miracle Season?

There is no sexual content in the film. A teenager makes a single flippant joke to her father about his social life, which is dismissed immediately.

How violent is The Miracle Season?

Violence is absent. The central moped accident that causes Caroline's death occurs off-screen and is only discussed after the fact.

Is the language in The Miracle Season appropriate for kids?

Language is very mild. The dialogue is standard for a high school sports setting and contains no profanity.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Miracle Season?

Substance use is limited to brief, incidental scenes. Adults are seen occasionally drinking wine or champagne at parties or home settings, which is not emphasized.

What mature themes appear in The Miracle Season?

The film deals heavily with death, grief, and terminal illness. Characters face the sudden loss of a classmate and the slow passing of a mother, with a focus on how communities process these events.

How long is The Miracle Season?

The Miracle Season runs 100 minutes, directed by Sean McNamara, released in 2018.

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