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The Mighty Ducks

1992

After reckless young lawyer Gordon Bombay gets arrested for drunk driving, he must coach a kids hockey team for his community service. Gordon has experience on the ice, but isn't eager to return to hockey, a point hit home by his tense dealings with his own former coach, Jack Reilly. The reluctant Gordon eventually grows to appreciate his team, which includes promising young Charlie Conway, and leads them to take on Reilly's tough players.

Ages 8+Source checked

Why this age? Generally suitable for children, but includes drunk driving, intimidating adult behavior, harsh sports rivalry, players intentionally injuring another child, and discussion of a parent’s death. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age8+

Strongest cautions

  • Alcohol or drugs3/5
  • Violence3/5
  • Death of a character2/5

Strongest positives

  • Positive messages4/5
  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Good role models3/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising2/5
Why this rating?

Sporting goods, hockey equipment, sponsorship, and the team’s commercial naming are present, but the film is not primarily an advertising vehicle.

Death of a character2/5
Why this rating?

Bombay’s past is shaped by his father’s death; the loss is discussed as grief and motivation rather than shown.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

No graphic blood or gore is shown.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional mild language, such as insults or 'jerk', is used.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

There is a very light, budding romantic interest between Gordon and a team member's mother, but it is minimal.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Competitive games, severe losses, intimidating opponents, and a player being deliberately knocked out may be tense for younger viewers, though the tone remains family-oriented.

Alcohol or drugs3/5
Why this rating?

Bombay drinks and drives, is arrested for drunk driving, and must complete community service; the behavior is clearly presented as wrong.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Hockey games include rough play, intentional tripping, collisions, and players being ordered to injure an opponent; violence is sports-related rather than graphic.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Players face humiliation, rivalry, injury, and pressure while persevering; Bombay confronts his past and chooses fair play.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Players use inventive hockey techniques and learn to solve problems together, including adapting figure-skating skills to hockey.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

The team features a modest level of diversity among the youth players, typical of a diverse local community.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Teaches fundamental concepts of sportsmanship and cooperation.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Mentorship, apologies, encouragement, friendship, and team support become increasingly important as the story develops.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Strong messages support teamwork, fairness, accountability, perseverance, inclusion, mentorship, and learning from mistakes.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Bombay begins selfish and irresponsible but accepts accountability and becomes a supportive mentor; children show teamwork and persistence.

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  3. Which choice in The Mighty Ducks would you have made differently, and why?
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