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Little Giants

(1999, Rated PG, Comedy, Starring Ed O'Neill, Devon Sawa, Rick Moranis)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 4, age appropriate for kids over 6; suggested age 6.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    The little guy wins in this rote comedy.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 6 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The movie's message, even if recited by rote, is a good one: teamwork and inclusion are important.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Typical football action. Lots of grunting and vowing to tear opponents to bits.

  • Sexy stuff:

    Mild. Some awkward teen kissing.

  • Language:

    Includes "crap," "hell" and one "for Christ's sake".

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Little Giants

Parents need to know that this Mighty Ducks knock-off is rote, but carries a good message, and kids will enjoy it. Five-year-olds may be old enough to enjoy many of the movie's goofy antics, but 6- to 8-year-olds are this movie's target audience. Older kids will likely lose interest.

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  • Families can talk about why the Giants won. What character traits did the players develop as a result of working together?
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