When the Game Stands Tall (2014) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A young coach turns a losing high school football program around to go undefeated for 12 consecutive seasons.
Rated PG • 2014 • 1h 55m
When the Game Stands Tall, based on a true story, follows Coach Bob Ladouceur as he inspires his high school football team while facing personal health struggles and community tragedy. The film is rated PG for its emotional weight, realistic portrayal of physical abuse, and depictions of gun violence. While it centers on sports, the narrative includes heavy themes like the unexpected death of a student and a strained parent-child… Sign up for the full guide
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Is When the Game Stands Tall appropriate for kids?
When the Game Stands Tall, based on a true story, follows Coach Bob Ladouceur as he inspires his high school football team while facing personal health struggles and community tragedy. The film is rated PG for its emotional weight, realistic portrayal of physical abuse, and… Read more — free account
Content severity in When the Game Stands Tall
What happens in When the Game Stands Tall, moment by moment
- 0:15 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:32 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10
- 0:45 ⚔ Violence & Gore 7/10
Sex and nudity in When the Game Stands Tall
There is no sexual content in the film. Scenes are limited to very brief, non-suggestive displays of affection like light hugs or a kiss on the cheek between a husband and wife.
Violence and gore in When the Game Stands Tall
Violence is moderate and centers on intense football gameplay and non-sport conflicts. Viewers see realistic depictions of physical abuse where a father hits his son, as well as a brief, non-graphic shooting of a student that occurs off-camera but is emotionally jarring.
Language in When the Game Stands Tall
Language is mild, limited to a few instances of name-calling such as 'stupid' or 'punk' and isolated uses of milder expletives like 'damn.'
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in When the Game Stands Tall
Substance use is fleeting and presented in a cautionary or background context. A character is briefly seen smoking, and there is a passing mention of high-school-aged characters using substances, though no actual drug use is depicted on screen.
Mature themes in When the Game Stands Tall
The film deals with heavy, mature topics including the sudden, violent death of a teenager, a major heart attack, and the emotional toll of an abusive parent-child dynamic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is When the Game Stands Tall appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests When the Game Stands Tall is best for ages 12+. It's rated PG. When the Game Stands Tall, based on a true story, follows Coach Bob Ladouceur as he inspires his high school football team while facing personal health struggles and community tragedy. The film is rated PG for its…
What age rating does When the Game Stands Tall have?
When the Game Stands Tall is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 12+.
What is When the Game Stands Tall about?
When the Game Stands Tall, based on a true story, follows Coach Bob Ladouceur as he inspires his high school football team while facing personal health struggles and community tragedy. The film is rated PG for its emotional weight, realistic portrayal of physical abuse, and depictions of gun violence. While it centers…
Is there sex or nudity in When the Game Stands Tall?
There is no sexual content in the film. Scenes are limited to very brief, non-suggestive displays of affection like light hugs or a kiss on the cheek between a husband and wife.
How violent is When the Game Stands Tall?
Violence is moderate and centers on intense football gameplay and non-sport conflicts. Viewers see realistic depictions of physical abuse where a father hits his son, as well as a brief, non-graphic shooting of a student that occurs off-camera but is…
Is the language in When the Game Stands Tall appropriate for kids?
Language is mild, limited to a few instances of name-calling such as 'stupid' or 'punk' and isolated uses of milder expletives like 'damn.'
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in When the Game Stands Tall?
Substance use is fleeting and presented in a cautionary or background context. A character is briefly seen smoking, and there is a passing mention of high-school-aged characters using substances, though no actual drug use is depicted on screen.
What mature themes appear in When the Game Stands Tall?
The film deals with heavy, mature topics including the sudden, violent death of a teenager, a major heart attack, and the emotional toll of an abusive parent-child dynamic.
How long is When the Game Stands Tall?
When the Game Stands Tall runs 115 minutes, directed by Thomas Carter, released in 2014.
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