The Mighty Macs
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The Mighty Macs

Best from age 8 · G · 2011 · 102 min

The Mighty Macs

In 1971, a new coach takes on a challenging role at an all-girls Catholic college, leading a basketball team with no proper facilities or gear. Despite the odds and the school facing closure, she inspires her team to pursue their first national championship. This uplifting true story celebrates determination and teamwork.

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What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Mild

1/10

Language

Mild

1/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

None

0/10

Romance & sensuality

Mild

1/10

Scary moments

Mild

1/10

Heads up

  • Some moments of tension during games
  • Brief depiction of a coach confronting a player

Models well

  • Perseverance and determination
  • Teamwork and camaraderie
  • Belief in oneself
  • Overcoming obstacles

Talk about it after

  • The importance of working together
  • Finding strength in challenging situations
  • Inspiring others to achieve their best
  • The history of women's sports
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Cast & crew

Fan5/5

The movie mighty macs is about an all girls school whose basketball team changes forever when a new coach, Cathy is hired at first it seemed hard since there were no equipment for sportsmanship but with some help she builds up the team and creates a very good team, it shows that no mater how small you are there is always room for growth if you work smart and don't give up

Fan5/5

The Mighty Macs is an inspiring underdog sports drama with heart, determination, and a powerful true-story feel Cathy Rush’s journey and the team’s belief in each other make it easy to root for them.

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