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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.

updated 07.04.08

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

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

    Favorite Movie.

    Definatly makes my best hits list.

  2. Teen Reviewer
    Age 17
    Lives in Tennessee
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

  3. Teen Reviewer
    Age 13
    Anonymous
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  4. Teen Reviewer
    Age 13
    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.

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in
    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.

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