The Kicks (2016) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Devin Burke and her family have moved cross-country to California and now must adjust to a new life and a new soccer team. The Kentville Kicks don't quite play up to the standard that Devin is used to, so she must establish herself as a leader while also trying to make friends in a strange place.

TV-G • 2016 • 1 season

Age

A youth sports comedy-drama based on Alex Morgan's book series. After soccer player Devin Burke moves to California, she joins a struggling girls' soccer team and helps them build confidence, teamwork, and resilience. The show is broadly kid-friendly, with mild competitive tension, friendship conflict, rule-breaking, and sports injuries rather than mature content.

Cast

Sixx Orange

Gabe Eggerling

Sophia Mitri Schloss

Tim Martin Gleason

Isabella Acres

Emyri Crutchfield

Monica Lacy

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Substances None 0/10

Language None 0/10

Sex/Nudity None 0/10

Violence/Gore Moderate 4/10

Mature Themes Strong 6/10

Sex and nudity in The Kicks

There is no sexual content, nudity, or suggestive behavior throughout the season. Relationships are portrayed as platonic friendships and team camaraderie within a youth sports setting. The focus remains on the girls' athletic goals and their growth as teammates rather than romantic subplots.

Violence and gore in The Kicks

No violence beyond ordinary soccer collisions, rough play, prank conflict, and a sports injury.

Language in The Kicks

The show contains no notable profanity, keeping the dialogue appropriate for young children. Language is limited to occasional mild teasing, competitive remarks between rival teams, or typical middle-school frustrations. Frustrated exclamations are rare and never involve offensive slurs or strong swearing.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Kicks

The series focuses entirely on soccer and school life, with no alcohol, smoking, drugs, or illegal substance use depicted. Characters are shown drinking water or sports drinks during games and practice. The narrative centers on healthy athletic competition and personal integrity rather than mature social behaviors.

Mature themes in The Kicks

Mild themes of moving, fitting in, rivalry, disappointment, pressure to perform, leadership mistakes, curfew-breaking, fairness, and teamwork.

Scary moments in The Kicks

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for The Kicks 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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Is The Kicks appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests The Kicks is best for ages 8+. It's rated TV-G. A youth sports comedy-drama based on Alex Morgan's book series. After soccer player Devin Burke moves to California, she joins a struggling girls' soccer team and helps them build confidence, teamwork, and resilience…

What age rating does The Kicks have?

The Kicks is rated TV-G. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 8+.

What is The Kicks about?

How many seasons does The Kicks have?

The Kicks has 1 season covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in The Kicks?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across The Kicks.

How violent is The Kicks?

Violence isn't a standout concern across The Kicks per our reviewers.

Is the language in The Kicks appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across The Kicks.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Kicks?