Best from age 7 · PG · 2005 · 97 min
The Sandlot 2
Reviewed by the Movie-Knight team · Updated
This family comedy revisits the iconic sandlot a decade after the original film, introducing a new generation of kids who face a modern-day challenge on the diamond: 'The Great Fear,' a monstrous dog guarding a grumpy neighbor's yard. Parents should be aware that while the film aims for nostalgic fun and themes of friendship, it features lighthearted peril involving the dog and some minor adolescent antics. It's a generally wholesome experience, suitable for kids aged 7 and up who enjoy baseball stories.
Is The Sandlot 2 OK for kids, and for what age?
All ages. Movie Knight rates it best from age 7. Rated PG.
What's in it
0 = none · 10 = intenseViolence & peril
Mild1/10
Language
Mild1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
None0/10
Romance & sensuality
None0/10
Scary moments
Mild1/10
Heads up
- Mild peril with a large dog
- Some name-calling between kids
- Themes of neighborhood rivalry
Models well
- Friendship and teamwork
- Overcoming fears
- Love of the game
Talk about it after
- What makes a good friend, and how do the kids in the film demonstrate loyalty to each other?
- How do the children handle their fear of 'The Great Fear,' and what does that teach us about facing scary situations?
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