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Hoosiers

(1986, Rated PG, Drama, Starring Gene Hackman, Barbara Hershey, Dennis Hopper)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 7, age appropriate for kids over 9; suggested age 9.
  • Is it any good?

    5.0
  • Common Sense says

    A tale of heroic sportsmanship.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 9 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Since (men's) basketball is the only game in town, Indiana girls don't have much to do except cheer or complain. And it's hard to tell the healthy, corn-bred players apart.
  • Violence:

    Several sports melees, including a bench-clearing brawl at the sectional championship game.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Occasional mild profanity.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Hoosiers

Parents need to know that the emotional intensity here is of the "who will win?" variety. The movie also deals with alcoholism, but features the redemption of two adult leads.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about other sports movies. What is appealing about them? Do you ever doubt the outcome? What kind of feelings do they stir up? How does this one compare and contrast to other sports films you've seen?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 5.0

    Breathtaking

    I'm not sure at what age this movie would be engaging for a kid. Perhaps earlier for a sports enthusiast kid. But this is an awesome movie that really captures a feeling and a sense of place and time. Having lived in southern Indiana, I can confirm the passion for basketball - it's a core of small town life. The game scenes are also beautifully shot and very exciting. And the redemption message is powerful.

  2. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

    A Classic Tale of the Underdog

    The story of a coach with a troubled past and an unmotivated team who like to do things their way.

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