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The Perfect Catch (2017) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

When Jessica Parker’s former high school boyfriend, superstar baseball player Chase Taynor, returns to town, she finds the inspiration to reinvent her struggling diner… and revisits the past to find something even better for the future.

Rated L • 2017 • 1h 24m

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The Perfect Catch is a lighthearted romantic drama centering on Jessica Parker, a diner owner whose life takes a turn when her former high school flame, Chase Taynor, returns to town. The film explores themes of personal growth, past relationships, and finding inspiration in one's career. It maintains a gentle, family-friendly tone throughout, devoid of any mature or provocative content. The story focuses on small-town dynamics and the… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Nikki DeLoach
Nikki DeLoach
Andrew W. Walker
Andrew W. Walker
Lisa Durupt
Lisa Durupt
Chance Hurstfield
Chance Hurstfield
Vincent Dangerfield
Vincent Dangerfield
P. Lynn Johnson
P. Lynn Johnson
Eric Keenleyside
Eric Keenleyside
Brent Fidler
Brent Fidler
Sean Campbell
Sean Campbell
Jason Schombing
Jason Schombing
Annabel Kershaw
Annabel Kershaw
Benjamin Wilkinson
Benjamin Wilkinson
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Is The Perfect Catch appropriate for kids?

The Perfect Catch is a lighthearted romantic drama centering on Jessica Parker, a diner owner whose life takes a turn when her former high school flame, Chase Taynor, returns to town. The film explores themes of personal growth, past relationships, and finding inspiration in… Read more — free account

Content severity in The Perfect Catch

Sex None 0/10
Violence None 0/10
Language None 0/10
Substances None 0/10
Themes Mild 1/10

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Sex and nudity in The Perfect Catch

None. The film contains only mild, G-rated romantic gestures, such as gentle hugs or holding hands between the lead couple.

Violence and gore in The Perfect Catch

None. The film contains no on-screen physical conflict, aggression, or injurious behavior.

Language in The Perfect Catch

None. The dialogue is clean, polite, and completely free of profanity or aggressive remarks.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Perfect Catch

None. Characters are occasionally seen in social settings, but there is no depiction of drug use or excessive drinking.

Mature themes in The Perfect Catch

The narrative focuses on themes of nostalgia and career ambition, highlighting the importance of personal fulfillment and community connection.

Scary moments in The Perfect Catch

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for The Perfect Catch 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 Perfect Catch appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests The Perfect Catch is best for ages 3+. It's rated L. The Perfect Catch is a lighthearted romantic drama centering on Jessica Parker, a diner owner whose life takes a turn when her former high school flame, Chase Taynor, returns to town. The film explores themes of…

What age rating does The Perfect Catch have?

The Perfect Catch is officially rated L. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 3+.

What is The Perfect Catch about?

The Perfect Catch is a lighthearted romantic drama centering on Jessica Parker, a diner owner whose life takes a turn when her former high school flame, Chase Taynor, returns to town. The film explores themes of personal growth, past relationships, and finding inspiration in one's career. It maintains a gentle…

Is there sex or nudity in The Perfect Catch?

None. The film contains only mild, G-rated romantic gestures, such as gentle hugs or holding hands between the lead couple.

How violent is The Perfect Catch?

None. The film contains no on-screen physical conflict, aggression, or injurious behavior.

Is the language in The Perfect Catch appropriate for kids?

None. The dialogue is clean, polite, and completely free of profanity or aggressive remarks.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Perfect Catch?

None. Characters are occasionally seen in social settings, but there is no depiction of drug use or excessive drinking.

What mature themes appear in The Perfect Catch?

The narrative focuses on themes of nostalgia and career ambition, highlighting the importance of personal fulfillment and community connection.

How long is The Perfect Catch?

The Perfect Catch runs 84 minutes, directed by Steven R. Monroe, released in 2017.

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