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Trouble with the Curve

2012

Slowed by age and failing eyesight, crack baseball scout Gus Lobel takes his grown daughter along as he checks out the final prospect of his career. Along the way, the two renew their bond, and she catches the eye of a young player-turned-scout.

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Strongest cautions

  • Alcohol or drugs2/5
  • Frightening scenes2/5
  • Romance2/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Good role models3/5
  • Kindness & empathy3/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Mention of real-world sports organizations like the Braves and Red Sox.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Moderate profanity and casual insults are likely in this adult sports drama, but the supplied excerpts do not identify specific words or frequency.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

An adult attraction develops between Mickey and Johnny and ends with a kiss; romance is secondary to family and baseball themes.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

A past incident involving six-year-old Mickey being lured by a pedophile is disturbing, but the account says Gus prevented harm and provides no graphic depiction.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

Mild innuendo or romantic themes; nothing explicit.

Alcohol or drugs2/5
Why this rating?

Gus smokes cigars, and cigar smoking is a recurring character detail; the supplied material does not indicate drug use or heavy drinking.

Violence1/5
Why this rating?

Minor verbal aggression and brief tension; no significant physical violence.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Characters confront illness, career uncertainty, family hurt, and professional pressure while standing up for their judgments and opportunities.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Mickey and Gus use unconventional observation and baseball insight to identify talent that statistical methods overlook.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Features a diverse cast in terms of professional roles and minor supporting characters.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Provides insight into the world of professional baseball scouting.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Father-daughter bonding and support are central to the resolution.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

It emphasizes family reconciliation, trusting experience and judgment, mentoring, accountability, and valuing people beyond statistics or status.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Characters demonstrate resilience and growth, despite some personal flaws.

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  2. How were alcohol or drugs portrayed, and what consequences did the story show?
  3. Which choice in Trouble with the Curve would you have made differently, and why?
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