I have showed this movie for 20 minutes each day to my middle school students in homeroom. Many have the students have not seen the movie before and they really come in each day excited to watch! They can relate to the characters and are mature enough to not get too giddy at the boy/girl stuff. I was very disappointed at the slight profanity in the movie- (sh** and cr**) because it is rated PG!! Sandlot could be just as much of a classic WITHOUT the language!
Tools for this page
The Sandlot
-
Is it age appropriate?
About our ratings(Flash is loading. If this text does not disappear you need to install the latest flash version)
Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8. -
Is it any good?
-
Common Sense says
Field of Dreams for tweens.
updated 07.04.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 8 and Up
What to watch out for
-
Violence & scariness :
-
Sexy stuff :
-
Language:
-
Consumerism:
-
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
What Parents Need to Know
About The Sandlot
Parents need to know that if the movie missteps, it is in the treatment of Wendy, the much sought after, slightly older "babe" who one of the boys tricks into kissing him. While the guys ogle with typical preteen interest, the camera lingers on close-ups of her various body parts. Whatever the intent, the result is objectionable and unnecessary. Also, parents may want to talk about the strained relationship between one of the boys and his indifferent stepdad.
Read our full review by Randy White
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the appeal of sports movies. Why are there so many of them? Is it always a guarantee that the underdogs will come out on top?
Want more? Get Common Sense recommendations delivered to your inbox.
You are now subscribed to the Common Sense weekly newsletter!
To write reviews and create a public profile, complete your account set-up here.
Our Members Say
See all 19 member reviews
Most Recent Reviews
Lives in New JerseyI rate this title on for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:- Inappropriate language
Classic Movie
- Lives in TexasI rate this title on for age 8 and give it
A great movie for the whole family
Despite tons of objectionable content, including some strong profanity (for a PG) and a scene of kids chewing tobacco, this movie is one of the best family movies ever made. It all takes place in the 60's during one unforgettable summer. I could write forever about this, but I suggest that parents rent or buy this movie to find out the main plot. Parents and their kids won't be disappointed!!
- Lives in TexasI rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Good movie but lot of sexual stuff and they ched tobaco
- Lives in UtahI rate this title off for age 13 and give it
Foul Language
I picked this movie for my two boys and was surprised at the language used. I personally do not think the "S word" is appropriate for a PG movie or for 8 year olds. I'm not sure I trust the reviews of Common Sense Media.
- Lives in MississippiI rate this title on for age 2 and give it
it was funney
Give Recommendations, Get Them, Too!
Become a member and get recommendations from other parents based on your child's age.
Already a member? Log in
Our Members Rate It
Ratings at a Glance
| 100% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
Have You Seen it? 
For Your Family
Get age-based recommendations for your kids:
Customize based on your child's age
