PG-13

The Replacements

Throw the ball. Catch the girl. Keep it simple.

2000 • 118 min • Comedy

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Synopsis

Maverick old-guard coach Jimmy McGinty is hired in the wake of a players' strike to help the Washington Sentinels advance to the playoffs. But that impossible dream hinges on whether his replacements can hunker down and do the job. So, McGinty dusts off his secret dossier of ex-players who never got a chance (or screwed up the one they were given) and knits together a bad-dream team of guys who just may give the Sentinels their title shot.

Our family guide

Best from age 11

Movie Knight Score

1099 reviews

67 Audience · 1099 · 100%

During a professional football strike, a coach assembles a ragtag team of replacement players to compete for a playoff spot. They must overcome their personal challenges and work together to achieve their impossible dream.

Violence & peril: 3/10
Language: 4/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 3/10
Romance & sensuality: 2/10
Scary moments: 1/10

Heads up

Some mild crude humor
Occasional language
Social drinking depicted

What it models well

Teamwork and collaboration
Second chances and redemption
Perseverance in the face of adversity
Underdog triumph

Talk about it after

What makes a good leader?
The importance of fair play
Dealing with disappointment
Defining success beyond winning

Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for The Replacements. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.