Remember the Titans
Drama
10+PG
2000·1h 53m·Boaz Yakin·Jerry Bruckheimer Films·● Script read & verified
Remember the Titans follows a newly integrated high school football team in 1971 Virginia as they overcome racial tensions under the leadership of their new...
Best watched together — Historical racial content and slurs need context and discussion for full understanding
Heads Up for Parents
The film uses racial slurs in their historical context, which may require explanation for younger viewers
What's In It
Violence
Very Mild▸
Language
Mild▸
Scary
Very Mild▸
Romance
None▸
Substances
Very Mild▸
Stimulation
Mild▸
Cultural & Values Guide
Values & Themes
●Traditional family values
The film centers on how football brings together not just teammates but entire families across racial lines. Coach Boone's emphasis on respect, discipline, and unity extends from the team to strengthening family bonds in the community.
Family Takeaways
What it gets right
- ✓Shows how shared goals and mutual respect can overcome prejudice
- ✓Demonstrates strong leadership in Coach Boone's firm but fair approach
- ✓Illustrates the importance of looking beyond surface differences to find common ground
Cast:Denzel WashingtonWill PattonWood HarrisRyan HurstDonald Faison