This film underscores the relativity of baseball and it's timeless endurance as it transcends the generations. I see little content objectionable material, but the theme may be too complicated for those younger than 8. My son (8) is just the age he can appreciate this type of film and differentiate the reality of future, past, and fiction. Also, he recognized there were a couple of pieces of mildly rough language, from the ball players (as you might expect) and James Earl Jones, who plays a grouch early on in the movie.
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Field of Dreams
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Common Sense says
Instant baseball classic for whole family.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 12 and Up
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About Field of Dreams
Parents need to know that this is a very family- and kid-friendly movie. There are a few swear words and references to drugs.
Read our full review by Nell Minow
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about why Annie's brother Mark doesn't see the baseball players at first. Why is he able to see them later? What did Ray mean when he talked about how he needed to insult his father's hero when he was a teenager? How do you know when to follow a dream that seems crazy or foolish?
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- I rate this title on for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
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Good father-son film
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
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- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
An Instant Classic! Magical, Funny, Inventive!
Field of Dreams is a fun family film for all. The CommonSense review can tell you the story. The main problem in the film is language. S**t, D**n, and A** are used frequently, as well as crude names like "nazi cow". Other than that, the acting is terrific and the story magical. Highly reccommended!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Inspirational Film for Ages 12 and up!
Field of Dreams is an excellent story about a man lives on a farm with his wife, Annie, and daughter. One day he hears The Voice, telling him "If you build it, he will come." Ray (Kevin Costner), then sees a vision of a baseball field. He decides to build the field on his land, with the support of Annie. The Voice comes back and tells him to do various other things, and along for the ride comes a retired author (James Earl Jones), and several baseball sensations such as Shoeless Joe and Moonlight Graham. Ray obeys The Voice, and soon he comes to find what he's been missing all his life. This film is very inspirational and carries a message, though the plot may confuse young ones and the language used is much worse than darn and heck. This makes this movie innapropriate for anyone under 12, and maybe some mature 11 year olds. But anyone who watches it will be inspired and will come away loving this movie.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Not just another baseball movie
I hate baseball, and my dad has tried countless times to get me to watch it. Finally, he did, and it was not just about baseball. It was about following your dreams and it was pretty inspiring. Some kids may be bored in it. There are a few drug references, but nothing that severe. Something commonsense did not pick up on is there is a discussion of banning a book and they say "pornography" and "masturbation." But that will be unnoticed by kids. The littlest kids may be confused, but I'd say good for 10+.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
A favorite of mine.
As a baseball lover and a movie lover this movie is a rare treasure. Compleatly approaite for anyone over eight. Some bad lauange and a slightly sophisticated plot may make this a bad pick for young children though. A great family movie for after the small ones are asleep.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
One of the best sports moves of all time if not the best.
One of the best sports movie ever done. the ending is great. Just kids under the age of 9 will not get it and get board.One you should SEE!
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