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The Perfect Game

2010

Based on a true story, a group of boys from Monterrey, Mexico who become the first non-U.S. team to win the Little League World Series.

Ages 8+Source checked

Why this age? Generally suitable for children, though racist treatment, poverty, bullying, emotional hardship, and tense competition may be upsetting for younger viewers. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age8+

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes2/5
  • Religious themes2/5
  • Violence2/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Diverse representation4/5
  • Good role models4/5

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What’s in it?

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Includes some mild language consistent with a PG rating.

Religious themes2/5
Why this rating?

Prayer and Catholic faith appear as part of the boys’ lives and community, but religion is not a main focus.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Very minor and appropriate romantic subplots.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Some mild tension regarding the boys' journey and discrimination they face.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Depicts adults drinking, largely related to the coach's character arc.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Includes brief, non-graphic depictions of poverty-related struggles and intense sports play.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

The children persist through poverty, language and cultural barriers, racism, travel obstacles, and intense competition.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Encourages creative problem-solving and finding inspiration in unlikely places.

Diverse representation4/5
Why this rating?

Mexican and Mexican-American children are central, fully characterized participants whose cultural identity shapes the story.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

It offers accessible history about the 1957 Mexican-American Little League team and period prejudice, alongside sports drama.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Kindness, empathy, and community support are central pillars of the narrative.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Strong themes of perseverance, teamwork, faith, and overcoming prejudice.

Good role models4/5
Why this rating?

The boys are hard-working and disciplined; the coach undergoes a positive transformation.

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  2. Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
  3. Which choice in The Perfect Game would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in The Perfect Game, and what caused that change?
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