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Soccer Mom

(2008, Rated PG, Family and kids, Starring Emily Osment, Missi Pyle, Master P)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Emily Osment stars in mom-daughter bonding tale.

updated 10.02.08

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Emily and her friends are the underdogs, so their diversity stands out against the snotty Malibu girls. Overall struggle for harmony wins out over characters' weaknesses.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness :

    Not an issue.

  • Sexy stuff :

    Some reference to being gay, and a couple of moments when the mom's disguise forces her hand as a male, including giving a kiss. Lorenzo is a pretty slimy guy who makes references that may go over the heads of some younger viewers.

  • Language:

    The word "hussy" is used by a father. Becca is disrespectful to her mother, saying: "You suck, Mom." She apologizes later. Italian speakers might get an earful from Lorenzo, who curses in his mother tongue.

  • Consumerism:

    Malibu girls' material wealth is portrayed as contemptible.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Soccer Mom

Parents need to know that the theme of disguise creates slapstick moments of sexual tension. There is also tension at home, as the family is still mourning the loss of the father figure. Teen daughter Becca (Emily Osment of Hannah Montana) can say some pretty mean things to her mom, Wendy, but the two make amends in the end. Wendy also has a habit of fibbing, which gets her into pretty big trouble.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how little lies can snowball out of control. Why does Wendy lie in the first place? Did she have a choice? How is she different from the real Lorenzo? Would she have been as effective as a coach if she took on the job as herself?
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