Bull Durham
ComedyRomance
13+R
1988·1h 48m·Ron Shelton·The Mount Company·● Script read & verified
A romantic comedy about minor league baseball in Durham, North Carolina, focusing on a veteran catcher, a rookie pitcher, and a baseball-obsessed woman who becomes...
Best watched together — Adult themes about relationships and sexuality benefit from discussion with teens
Heads Up for Parents
Annie's character openly discusses her sexual relationships with baseball players as part of her philosophy about life and baseball
What's In It
Violence
Very Mild▸
Language
Very Mild▸
Scary
None▸
Romance
Mild▸
Substances
Very Mild▸
Stimulation
Very Mild▸
Cultural & Values Guide
Values & Themes
●Traditional family values
The film centers on Annie's desire to nurture and create a stable home environment, ultimately choosing commitment and marriage with Crash over the exciting but immature Nuke. The story arc specifically champions mature love, responsibility, and building a life together.
Community Notes
- Some may find Annie's character problematic by modern standards regarding power dynamics in relationships
Family Takeaways
What it gets right
- ✓Celebrates dedication and passion for one's craft through baseball
- ✓Shows value of mentorship and learning from experience
Cast:Kevin CostnerSusan SarandonTim RobbinsTrey WilsonRobert Wuhl