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Champions

2018

A disgraced basketball coach is given the chance to coach Los Amigos, a team of players who are intellectually disabled, and soon realizes they just might have what it takes to make it to the national championships.

Ages 10+Source checked

Why this age? Generally family-friendly, but includes adult conflict, some profanity or insults, drinking, a traffic incident, and emotionally mature themes involving disability, prejudice, and personal growth. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age10+

Strongest cautions

  • Alcohol or drugs2/5
  • Romance2/5
  • Strong language2/5

Strongest positives

  • Diverse representation5/5
  • Kindness & empathy5/5
  • Positive messages5/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Minor incidental brand appearance expected in a sports setting.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional mild profanity throughout the dialogue.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Subtle romantic subplot for the coach.

Frightening scenes1/5
Why this rating?

No frightening scenes or characters.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

Occasional mild innuendo typical of the genre.

Alcohol or drugs2/5
Why this rating?

Social drinking by adults is shown.

Violence1/5
Why this rating?

Occasional mild scuffles or physical mishaps typical of sports comedies.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Characters overcome personal fears and societal biases.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Encourages rethinking conventional views on ability and success.

Diverse representation5/5
Why this rating?

The story centrally portrays intellectually disabled athletes as people with agency, relationships, humor, goals, and varied personalities.

Educational value3/5
Why this rating?

Offers insight into the lived experiences of individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Kindness & empathy5/5
Why this rating?

Care, friendship, patience, and cooperation become central as the team and coach build trust.

Positive messages5/5
Why this rating?

Strongly promotes inclusion, dignity, perseverance, empathy, teamwork, and judging people by their abilities rather than assumptions.

Good role models4/5
Why this rating?

Characters grow to model positive attitudes and responsibility.

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