The Sandlot (1993) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
During a summer of friendship and adventure, one boy becomes a part of the gang, nine boys become a team and their leader becomes a legend by confronting the terrifying mystery beyond the right field wall.
Rated PG • 1993 • 1h 41m
The Sandlot is a nostalgic coming-of-age story rated PG for its thematic elements, some language, and a scene where kids chew tobacco. The film's content centers on childhood friendship and adventure, but includes moderate-level profanity from the young characters (e.g., "asshole," "son of a bitch") and a memorable scene where the boys try chewing tobacco and get sick. There is also some mild slapstick violence and cartoonish peril… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Sandlot appropriate for kids?
The Sandlot is a nostalgic coming-of-age story rated PG for its thematic elements, some language, and a scene where kids chew tobacco. The film's content centers on childhood friendship and adventure, but includes moderate-level profanity from the young characters (e.g… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Sandlot
What happens in The Sandlot, moment by moment
- 0:05 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:12 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
- 0:20 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
Sex and nudity in The Sandlot
Content is limited to mild, boyish innuendo. The young boys ogle an older female lifeguard, Wendy Peffercorn, and comment on her appearance. In one scene, a boy ("Squints") fakes drowning so he can receive mouth-to-mouth from the lifeguard, which he treats as a kiss. There is a brief reference to 'Playboy Magazine.'
Violence and gore in The Sandlot
Violence is mild and mostly slapstick. Smalls gets a black eye when he fails to catch a baseball. The main source of peril is a large dog, 'The Beast,' who is built up as a monster and chases one of the boys through town in a climactic sequence; a fence later falls on the dog, but it is unhurt. In one scene of gross-out humor, all the boys vomit after riding a carnival ride.
Language in The Sandlot
The film contains some profanity, which may be notable coming from child characters. Insults like 'asshole' and 'son of a bitch' are used, along with milder terms like 'hell,' 'damn,' and 'crap.' The kids also use frequent, period-appropriate insults like 'weenie.'
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Sandlot
One notable scene depicts substance use with negative consequences. The boys all try chewing tobacco and then go on a fast-spinning carnival ride. This causes them all to become ill and vomit profusely. The scene is played for humor but clearly shows the negative effects of the tobacco.
Mature themes in The Sandlot
The film's primary themes involve friendship, teamwork, overcoming fear, and rites of passage. Smalls deals with the initial pain of being an outcast before finding his place. The kids feel intense anxiety and fear after losing a baseball autographed by Babe Ruth, which belongs to Smalls' stepfather. The fear of 'The Beast' is a recurring element of mild peril that is ultimately resolved.
Scary moments in The Sandlot
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Sandlot appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Sandlot is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. The Sandlot is a nostalgic coming-of-age story rated PG for its thematic elements, some language, and a scene where kids chew tobacco. The film's content centers on childhood friendship and adventure, but includes…
What age rating does The Sandlot have?
The Sandlot is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is The Sandlot about?
The Sandlot is a nostalgic coming-of-age story rated PG for its thematic elements, some language, and a scene where kids chew tobacco. The film's content centers on childhood friendship and adventure, but includes moderate-level profanity from the young characters (e.g., "asshole," "son of a bitch") and a memorable…
Is there sex or nudity in The Sandlot?
Content is limited to mild, boyish innuendo. The young boys ogle an older female lifeguard, Wendy Peffercorn, and comment on her appearance. In one scene, a boy ("Squints") fakes drowning so he can receive mouth-to-mouth from the lifeguard, which he treats as…
How violent is The Sandlot?
Violence is mild and mostly slapstick. Smalls gets a black eye when he fails to catch a baseball. The main source of peril is a large dog, 'The Beast,' who is built up as a monster and chases one of the boys through town in a climactic sequence; a fence later…
Is the language in The Sandlot appropriate for kids?
The film contains some profanity, which may be notable coming from child characters. Insults like 'asshole' and 'son of a bitch' are used, along with milder terms like 'hell,' 'damn,' and 'crap.' The kids also use frequent, period-appropriate insults like…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Sandlot?
One notable scene depicts substance use with negative consequences. The boys all try chewing tobacco and then go on a fast-spinning carnival ride. This causes them all to become ill and vomit profusely. The scene is played for humor but clearly shows the…
What mature themes appear in The Sandlot?
The film's primary themes involve friendship, teamwork, overcoming fear, and rites of passage. Smalls deals with the initial pain of being an outcast before finding his place. The kids feel intense anxiety and fear after losing a baseball autographed by Babe…
How long is The Sandlot?
The Sandlot runs 101 minutes, directed by David Mickey Evans, released in 1993.
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