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A League of Their Own

(1992, Rated PG, Drama, Starring Geena Davis, Tom Hanks, Madonna)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 10.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Terrific tweens-and-up story of women's baseball.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 10 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The league isn't integrated, and in one scene we see that there are women of color who would have been excellent ball players. A few sex-related jokes.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    The war's effect on the home front leads to some tense moments.
  • Sex:

    Men admire the girls in their skimpy uniforms. "All the Way Mae" pursues dates and exploits her feminine charms.
  • Language:

    Jimmy Dugan can be crass, but the profanity is generally mild.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Jimmy Dugan is frequently drunk in the movie's beginning.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About A League of Their Own

Parents need to know that some indirect sex talk and mild profanity make the movie somewhat questionable for younger kids, but tweens will like the spirit of camaraderie and the well-shot baseball games. The players model impressive team spirit while the movie tells the little-known true tale of women's wartime baseball.

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  • Families can talk about women's role (or lack thereof) in most professional sports. Do you think women could compete equally on men's teams? Why or why not?

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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title for age 8 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language

    good movie

    I saw this movie when I was 8 years old this aint that bad its a great movie! they should put less swearing.

  2. I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN is a funny, inspiring movie that has perfect acting and a perfect script. It would be an excellent choice for family movie night. There is some language: several uses of "d**n" and "h**l", and one "b***h". A man calls another a "penis with a hat". There's some mild sexual innuendo: "All-the-way" Mae exerts her feminine charms on men. She teaches another girl to read using a presumably sexually explicit novel, and, when she goes out on a date, a woman asks her where she got her dress. Her response: "It doesn't really matter, I'm not planning on wearing it very long". When she goes in to confession, the priest "drops his Bible twice" from inside the confessional. She suggests that having a "wardrobe malfunction" may attract publicity to the league, but the suggestion is met with negative response. One man is disrespectful and a drunk, but most characters are kind, determined, and good role models for kids.

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0

    Favorite Movie.

    Definatly makes my best hits list.

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Tennessee
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  6. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Great Movie! Must See

    This is my favorite movie!! I love it. I think its great for any age. i watched it the first time at aage 8 and loved it, so i recommend sharing it with your children.

  7. I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 4.0

    A nice little film about a womens baseball league

    I enjoyed this film. It was quirky and cute, yet daring. Early Hanks is great with good supporting cast. I thought I was going to dislike it since these type of movies are "Not my thing", but I was suprised. Great family film to watch with the kids on a Sunday evening.

  8. Adult Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    great movie

    This is a great movie to watch! I love this movie especially because I love baseball. Tom Hanks was great. Everbody 10 and up should see this movie. The language wasn't too bad. A character was drunk in the beginning of the movie. Good Movie!!!

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