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Is Moneyball OK for Kids?

Drama
13+
PG-13⭐ 7.6 / 102011 · 2h 14m
Bennett Miller

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What's In It

Based on the actual screenplay
🗡️Violence
Mild▼
Moments in the script, mildest → most intense
0
Cartoon / Comedic
5
Action & Peril
0
Injuries & Death Shown
0
Graphic & Disturbing
  • Billy throws a baseball through a glass window in a moment of frustration, though the act is restrained/threatened rather than fully carried through violently
  • Billy repeatedly throws his batting helmet down in anger after frustrating losses
  • A water cooler gets heaved across the dugout during a tense team moment
  • Billy breaks a bat over his own thigh out of frustration, and Peter later smashes a wooden chair to pieces with a baseball bat
  • All violence in the film is directed at objects (helmets, chairs, water coolers) rather than people — no injuries, blood, or weapons used against characters
💬Language
Moderate▼
Moments in the script, mildest → most intense
0
Mild Words
(damn, hell)
13
Moderate
(ass, b**ch)
30
Strong
(sh*t)
0
Extreme
(f**k)
  • Strong profanity is frequent: f**k/f**king appears 15 times and s**t/bulls**t appears 12 times across the script
  • Additional strong language includes a**hole (2 times) and b**tard (1 time)
  • Moderate language includes da**/godda** (5 times) and hell (8 times)
  • Most swearing occurs in tense front-office arguments and dugout/clubhouse frustration rather than casual conversation
👻Scary Scenes
Mild▼
Moments in the script, mildest → most intense
3
Mildly Tense
1
Startling Moments
0
Genuinely Scary
0
Deeply Disturbing
  • The final playoff game creates real tension as the A's are losing in the 9th inning with two outs and nobody on base
  • During the 20-game winning streak, the Royals stage a comeback that puts the record in jeopardy, creating suspense rather than fear
  • Pitcher Magnante gives up a crucial 3-run homer in a high-stakes moment, a gut-punch scene for baseball fans but not frightening imagery
  • Billy's quiet, startling emotional realization after losing the division series is more somber/reflective than scary
  • All tension is sports-related suspense (will they win/lose) rather than horror or threat-based fear
💕Romance
Moderate▼
Moments in the script, mildest → most intense
1
Crushes & Holding Hands
0
Kissing & Dating
1
Suggestive
0
Sexual Content
  • A brief, innocent moment shows Billy noticing three girls watching him at baseball practice and smiling to himself — nothing more happens
  • Billy's interactions with his ex-wife Sharon and her current husband Alan carry some awkward, suggestive tension but nothing romantic or sexual is depicted on screen
  • There is no kissing, dating, or sexual content in the film
🍺Substances
Mild▼
Moments in the script, mildest → most intense
1
Mentioned in Passing
3
Shown Casually
0
Featured Prominently
0
Glorified or Abused
  • Billy is shown chewing tobacco throughout the film as a recurring habit
  • Jeremy Giambi is shown mixing hotel minibar liquor bottles on an airplane, played casually
  • Billy promises his daughter he will quit chewing tobacco by November, showing awareness the habit is unwanted
  • There are casual references to soda/vending machine costs in the clubhouse
  • Substance use is background/casual rather than glorified or a focus of any scene
⚡Stimulation
Moderate▼
Moments in the script, mildest → most intense
0
Gently Engaging
1
Exciting
3
Intense
0
Overwhelming
  • The 20-game winning streak culmination builds intense crowd energy and tension as the record approaches
  • Scott Hatteberg's walk-off home run in the record-breaking 20th win is an intense, high-energy sequence
  • The final playoff game collapse is shown runner-by-runner in a tense bottom of the 9th inning
  • Trade deadline scenes feature rapid-fire phone calls and negotiations that are exciting but not overwhelming
  • Sensory-sensitive children may find the crowd noise and rapid-cut sports sequences intense, though there are no jump scares or chaotic action
Moneyball — Heads Up for Parents

Despite being a baseball drama, the script contains a surprising amount of strong profanity (f**k/f**king appears 15 times, s**t/bulls**t 12 times) concentrated in front-office arguments and dugout frustration — parents expecting a family-friendly sports movie should be aware of this before watching with younger children.

About Moneyball

Moneyball tells the true story of Oakland A's general manager Billy Beane, who partners with a young statistician to build a competitive baseball team using undervalued players and data analysis instead of a big budget. It's a character-driven sports drama about ingenuity, rejection, and redemption, blending workplace tension, family moments, and on-field drama with a good deal of locker-room profanity.

👨‍👧
Best watched together
The frequent strong language (fuck, shit, asshole, bastard) and frustration-driven outbursts like Billy breaking a bat over his thigh or Peter smashing a chair mean parents of younger teens may want to watch alongside their kids to discuss both the language and the emotional intensity of competitive pressure.

Family Takeaways from Moneyball

What it gets right

  • ✓Shows a father genuinely prioritizing his daughter's well-being and creative interests, as seen in the Guitar Center scene where Billy encourages Casey's music
  • ✓Demonstrates that unconventional thinking and giving people a second chance (Scott Hatteberg's recruitment) can lead to real success and emotional payoff, shown through Elizabeth Hatteberg's tearful gratitude

Moneyball Cultural & Values Guide

Cultural & Values Guide

Values & Themes
●Traditional family values

Billy Beane's struggle to balance his career ambitions with being present for his young daughter Casey is a central emotional thread throughout the film. The story emphasizes his commitment to fatherhood and the importance of family relationships even amid professional challenges.

Cast:Brad PittJonah HillPhilip Seymour HoffmanRobin WrightChris Pratt

Is Moneyball Appropriate for Your Child's Age?

✗Age 5: Not recommended for 5-year-olds
✗Age 8: Not recommended for 8-year-olds
✗Age 10: Not recommended for 10-year-olds
✗Age 12: Not recommended for 12-year-olds
✓Age 13: Generally appropriate for 13-year-olds
✓Age 15: Generally appropriate for 15-year-olds
✓Age 17: Generally appropriate for 17-year-olds

Individual children may vary — use your judgment.

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