What age is The Short Game appropriate for?

Movie Knight rates The Short Game (2025) best from about age 8. Jeremy, a talented golfer, is trying for a college scholarship while dealing with family stress related to his younger autistic brother, Ethan. He discovers Ethan's unique abilities, leading them to form an unexpected and powerful bond. It's a heartwarming story about family, understanding, and the pursuit of dreams.

What is The Short Game rated?

The Short Game (2025) is rated PG. Movie Knight only lists family-appropriate titles, so nothing rated R or above appears on the site.

Is there anything to watch out for in The Short Game?

Some familial stress shown. Violence is none to speak of, language is none to speak of, scary moments are none to speak of, romance or sensuality is none to speak of, and substance use is none to speak of.

What are the positive themes in The Short Game?

Family bonds; Empathy and understanding; Embracing differences; Perseverance.

What can families talk about after watching The Short Game?

How family members support each other; Recognizing and appreciating unique talents; Dealing with pressure and expectations.

Where can I watch The Short Game?

The Short Game (2025) is available on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Movie Knight links straight to each option on the title page.

The Short Game (2025) — Reviews & scores

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

None

0/10

Heads up

Some familial stress shown

Models well

Family bonds
Empathy and understanding
Embracing differences
Perseverance

Talk about it after

How family members support each other
Recognizing and appreciating unique talents
Dealing with pressure and expectations

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Cast & crew

Ben KriegerJeremy Avery
Mackenzie AstinJohn Avery
Katherine CunninghamLisa Avery
Owen HimfarEthan Avery
Glenn MorshowerJack Odom
Tyler LoftonTommy

Directed by: Frank Sanza

Ben Krieger
Jeremy Avery
Mackenzie Astin
John Avery
Katherine Cunningham
Lisa Avery
Owen Himfar
Ethan Avery
Glenn Morshower
Jack Odom
Tyler Lofton
Tommy
Emma Parks
Carly
Adyn Alexander
Bruce Bennett
Brandon Potter
Coach Goulart
Jon Donahue
Mike Bennett

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The Short Game

The Short Game

What's in it

Heads up

Models well

Talk about it after

Cast & crew

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