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The Pride of the Yankees

1942

The story of the life and career of the baseball hall of famer, Lou Gehrig.

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character4/5
  • Romance2/5
  • Frightening scenes1/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience5/5
  • Good role models4/5
  • Kindness & empathy4/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

The film is a historical biography and does not promote products.

Death of a character4/5
Why this rating?

The film deals with the central character's terminal illness (ALS) and inevitable, off-screen death. It is handled with great poignancy and emotional weight.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

The dialogue is appropriate and reflects the respectful tone of the era.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

The romance between Gehrig and his wife is central, portrayed as a sweet, supportive, and committed relationship.

Frightening scenes1/5
Why this rating?

Lou Gehrig’s worsening, fatal illness creates sadness and apprehension, but the film has no frightening creatures, horror imagery, or scary sequences.

Violence1/5
Why this rating?

There is no violence in this film.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience5/5
Why this rating?

Gehrig displays immense courage in how he manages his final years and faces his diagnosis.

Creativity & curiosity1/5
Why this rating?

The storytelling is a classic example of poignant, inspirational biographical drama.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

The film focuses on a specific historical figure of the era, reflecting the demographic representation common to 1940s Hollywood.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

It offers substantial historical and biographical context about Lou Gehrig, baseball, his career, and ALS, though education is not its formal purpose.

Kindness & empathy4/5
Why this rating?

Characters consistently treat one another with kindness, love, and professional respect.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

The film promotes resilience, humility, family devotion, and finding gratitude even in the face of profound adversity.

Good role models4/5
Why this rating?

Lou Gehrig is portrayed as an exemplary figure of integrity, modesty, and courage.

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  2. How did the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
  3. Which choice in The Pride of the Yankees would you have made differently, and why?
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