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Terrific story of women's baseball has great messages.
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A League of Their Own
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Based on 27 parent reviews
Parents say this film offers a delightful blend of humor and heartwarming moments, emphasizing themes of female empowerment and teamwork, although it includes sexual innuendo and mild profanity that may warrant parental guidance. While many young viewers, particularly tweens and teens, appreciate its positive messages and entertaining storyline, some parents express concern over the level of inappropriate content for younger children.
- great messages
- engaging story
- family discussions
- age-appropriate issues
- female empowerment
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Based on 76 kid reviews
Kids say the movie offers an inspiring portrayal of women's baseball during WWII, highlighting the empowerment of female athletes alongside some adult themes like language and drinking. Many reviewers appreciated the historical context, strong performances, and heartwarming messages about pursuing dreams and female camaraderie, making it a fun yet educational choice for older kids and families.
- inspiring portrayal
- female empowerment
- adult themes
- historical context
- strong performances
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What's the Story?
Set in the 1940s, A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN focuses on the exceptional circumstances surrounding the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. The film follows the skills and friendships that develop among the Georgia Peaches, but viewers also learn about the unique difficulties of starting an American women's league in the midst of World War II. With guidance from their somewhat unstable and reluctant manager, Jimmy (Tom Hanks), players Dottie (Geena Davis), Kit (Lori Petty), Doris (Rosie O'Donnell), Mae (Madonna), Marla (Megan Cavanagh), and the rest of the team face tough training sessions, mocking spectators, and other challenges as they try to win fans and beat opposing teams.
Is It Any Good?
It's hard to resist a story about teamwork and triumph at the heart of America's favorite pastime, and this uplifting film adds a twist of women athletes struggling to prove themselves in the 1940s. A League of Their Own has many funny and poignant moments, and the Peaches are an interesting bunch (including O'Donnell as an outspoken former bouncer and Madonna as a former dance hall hostess). Hanks is hilarious as manager Jimmy Dugan. Even people who aren't baseball fans will probably consider A League of Their Own to be a home run.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about women's professional sports and how the events of A League of Their Own factor into that history. What challenges did female athletes face then? What about today? Has anything improved?
How do the characters in A League of Their Own demonstrate compassion and teamwork? Why are these important character strengths?
Which characters do you consider role models? Why?
Why are underdog movies so popular? Name some other movies that feature losing teams that learn to work together and succeed. What qualities allow underdogs to win?
Movie Details
- In theaters : July 1, 1992
- On DVD or streaming : June 4, 2002
- Cast : Geena Davis , Madonna , Tom Hanks
- Director : Penny Marshall
- Studio : Columbia Tristar
- Genre : Comedy
- Topics : History ( War: WWII ) , Competition , Sports ( Baseball )
- Character Strengths : Compassion , Teamwork
- Run time : 124 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- MPAA explanation : some mild profanity
- Award : Golden Globe - Golden Globe Award Nominee
- Last updated : October 1, 2026
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