Our family guide
Best from age 1172
Movie Knight Score
2011 reviews
- 72 Audience · 2011 · 100%
This biographical drama tells the powerful true story of Jackie Robinson, the first Black man to play in Major League Baseball in 1947, and the immense racism and challenges he faced and overcame. Parents should know the film unflinchingly portrays the historical prejudice and hateful language of the era, which can be intense and upsetting. It is best suited for mature pre-teens and up, especially those interested in history or sports.
- Violence & peril
- 1/10
- Language
- 4/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 1/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 0/10
- Scary moments
- 0/10
Heads up
- Frequent use of racial slurs and derogatory terms reflecting the historical period
- Scenes of intense prejudice and discrimination
- Brief moments of physical aggression
- Adult themes of social injustice
What it models well
- Overcoming adversity
- Courage in the face of injustice
- Standing up for what's right
Talk about it after
- What kind of courage did Jackie Robinson show, and how is it different from physical bravery?
- How does the film show the impact of prejudice, and what lessons can we take from it today?
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 7.2/10 (2,011)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- IMDb
- tt0453562