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Field of Dreams

(1989, Rated PG, Fantasy, Starring Kevin Costner, Gaby Hoffman, Ray Liotta)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 9, age appropriate for kids over 12; suggested age 12.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Instant baseball classic for whole family.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 12 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    None
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Costner threatens Jones to get him to go to the baseball game, but both know he does not really have a gun.
  • Sex:

    None.
  • Language:

    Some epithets
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    References to drug use, including pot and LSD
 

What Parents Need to Know

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.

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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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  1. Parent Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    Good father-son film

    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.

  2. Parent Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

  3. I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0

    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!

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Nebraska
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    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.

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in Maryland
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

    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+.

  6. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in Rhode Island
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    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.

  7. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Washington
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    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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