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Cool Runnings

(1993, Rated PG, Comedy, Starring John Candy)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Delightful story of Jamaican bobsledders.

updated 07.04.08

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The East Germans are portrayed stereotypically.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness :

    One brief fistfight.
  • Sexy stuff :

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    One swear word.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Drunkeness.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Cool Runnings

Parents need to know that bobsledding, at least here, won't be as engaging a sport for the under-eight crowd as, say football, baseball or basketball. Preteens and teens are more likely to appreciate this lively underdog movie about an unusual topic. Expect some hokey cliches, but a valid point is made about the spirit of sportsmanship.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about sportsmanship and the spirit of the Olympic Games.
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