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Field of Dreams

1989

Ray Kinsella is an Iowa farmer who hears a mysterious voice telling him to turn his cornfield into a baseball diamond. He does, but the voice's directions don't stop -- even after the spirits of deceased ballplayers turn up to play.

Ages 10+Source checked

Why this age? The film contains some mild profanity, a brief scuffle, and themes of death and regret that may be emotionally complex, but it is generally suitable for older children and families. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age10+

Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character3/5
  • Frightening scenes2/5
  • Romance1/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Good role models4/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

Deceased baseball players and Ray's dead father are central; death, regret, and reunion are handled emotionally rather than graphically.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Occasional mild language and mild name-calling.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

A loving, supportive marriage is portrayed, but romance is not the focus.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Ghostly baseball players, mysterious voices, supernatural visions, and a child in brief danger may unsettle some viewers.

Violence1/5
Why this rating?

A brief scuffle occurs when a child is accidentally knocked from bleachers; there is no sustained fighting.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Characters pursue difficult goals, face financial and emotional uncertainty, and confront grief and estrangement with bravery.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

The imaginative premise, magical realism, baseball field, time crossing, and inventive problem-solving strongly encourage wonder and imagination.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

Reflects the historical context of baseball in the early 20th century.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

It introduces the 1919 Black Sox scandal, baseball history, and some historical figures, though education is secondary to the drama.

Kindness & empathy4/5
Why this rating?

Care, forgiveness, hospitality, rescue, and emotional reconciliation are central, especially in Graham's rescue of Karin.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Strong themes affirm reconciliation, empathy, perseverance, accepting meaningful risks, and addressing regret while there is still time.

Good role models4/5
Why this rating?

Ray, Annie, and Doc Graham show loyalty, compassion, courage, and responsibility, though Ray's financial decisions create serious risk.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. How did the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
  3. Which choice in Field of Dreams would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Field of Dreams, and what caused that change?
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