Best from age 8 · PG · 2015 · 128 min
McFarland, USA
Reviewed by the Movie-Knight team · Updated
Based on a true story, "McFarland, USA" follows a coach who moves his family to a predominantly Latino agricultural town and builds a championship cross-country team from a group of disadvantaged students. Parents should know the film highlights themes of poverty, cultural differences, and the challenges faced by immigrant families, all handled with sensitivity and an uplifting spirit. There are a few moments of family tension and mild peril related to the characters' tough living conditions, but overall it's an inspiring and heartwarming story suitable for ages 8 and up.
Is McFarland, USA OK for kids, and for what age?
Watch with a parent. Movie Knight rates it best from age 8. Rated PG.
What's in it
0 = none · 10 = intenseViolence & peril
None0/10
Language
None0/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
None0/10
Romance & sensuality
None0/10
Scary moments
None0/10
Heads up
- Depiction of poverty
- Cultural misunderstandings
- Mentions of hard labor
Models well
- Perseverance and teamwork
- Community and cultural appreciation
- Overcoming adversity
Talk about it after
- How does the film show that teamwork is more important than individual glory?
- What challenges did the runners and their families face, and how did they overcome them?
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