HeidiKC Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I am hoping someone has a good suggestion for a movie (preferably sports) that Cub Scouts AND Boy Scouts will like, so it must appeal to boys ages 6-15 and it can't have any bad language at ALL...other than some potty humor. This is hard since most movies without any bad language are really targeted at young kids...which bums me out! An old Disney movie or whatever from 30-50 years ago would be fine, too. Thanks for any suggestions! Now I'm thinking "Flubber" - wasn't that sports?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeidiKC Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 Or Sandlot? But I thought maybe there was some language in there? Again, not even minor swearing is ok. Other than jokes about farts and poop or something HILARIOUS like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marie in Oh Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Remember the Titans -- I have no idea if there is language in there Or Hoosiers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggie Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 (edited) Miracle? The one with Kurt Russell about the 1980 US Olympic team beating the Russians. I don't think there's any language, it's only PG, but I'll check IMDB and be back. Edit: NM, here's what IMDB says: At least 24 hells, 4 asses, 4 ****s, 2 craps, 3 uses of "Oh my God" and 1 use of "Swear to God." So I'm thinking, no Edited August 9, 2011 by meggie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxing Hare Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 My dc love the Absent Minded Professor (original). It's not really sports, but there's a funny scene where they play basketball with flubber on their shoes. I'm laughing just thinking about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoxcell Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Remeber the Titans Angels in The Outfield Air Bud The Mighty Ducks(may be swearing, I can't remember) Cool Runnings Rookie of the Year Space Jam I believe The Sandlot does have some swearing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeidiKC Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 Anyone seen "The Rookie"? It looks excellent, great reviews, rated G...but will the younger kids enjoy it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeidiKC Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 Remember the Titans -- I have no idea if there is language in there Or Hoosiers Both great movies, but I think both have a bit of language, including the "N-word" in Titans if I'm not mistaken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeidiKC Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 My dc love the Absent Minded Professor (original). It's not really sports, but there's a funny scene where they play basketball with flubber on their shoes. I'm laughing just thinking about it. Yeah, I was kind of thinking of that one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoxcell Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I've seen The Rookie. If I remember right it was very clean but a bit boring. The majority of the movie focuses on adults. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChocolateReignRemix Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I am hoping someone has a good suggestion for a movie (preferably sports) that Cub Scouts AND Boy Scouts will like, so it must appeal to boys ages 6-15 and it can't have any bad language at ALL...other than some potty humor. This is hard since most movies without any bad language are really targeted at young kids...which bums me out! An old Disney movie or whatever from 30-50 years ago would be fine, too. Thanks for any suggestions! Now I'm thinking "Flubber" - wasn't that sports?! "Hoosiers" and "Miracle" both have some minor bad language. "Hoosiers" in particular would not be for the younger kids. Great movie though. Look into "Pistol" - story of Pistol Pete Marovich. Good movie, and although I haven't seen it in years, I don't recall any bad language. IMO an above average sports movie for kids that never got much love. Going a bit old school... "Gus" - Disney movie about Gus, the football kicking mule. Don Knotts, etc., and still a family favorite even with our older boys. Circa 1976 or so. Very campy (obviously). "The World's Greatest Athlete" - 1973 Disney movie about a decathlete. A couple of others to look into include "Little Giants" (definite potty humor, not sure about the language) and "Mighty Ducks" (ditto). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeidiKC Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 "Hoosiers" and "Miracle" both have some minor bad language. "Hoosiers" in particular would not be for the younger kids. Great movie though. Look into "Pistol" - story of Pistol Pete Marovich. Good movie, and although I haven't seen it in years, I don't recall any bad language. IMO an above average sports movie for kids that never got much love. Going a bit old school... "Gus" - Disney movie about Gus, the football kicking mule. Don Knotts, etc., and still a family favorite even with our older boys. Circa 1976 or so. Very campy (obviously). "The World's Greatest Athlete" - 1973 Disney movie about a decathlete. A couple of others to look into include "Little Giants" (definite potty humor, not sure about the language) and "Might Ducks" (ditto). Oh, great ideas! Thanks! And someone suggested "Space Jam" and that looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChocolateReignRemix Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Oh, great ideas! Thanks! And someone suggested "Space Jam" and that looks good. "Space Jam" should be fine, but might be a little iffy for the older kids. I enjoyed it though. Check on the language in Pistol: Birth of a Legend". If it is okay, I can't recommend it enough. You can find some clips on YouTube which will give you a feel for the movie. It is based on a true story, which makes me like it a bit more than the others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I loved Field of Dreams when I was little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxing Hare Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 The original Herbie the Lovebug movie was funny too. Iron Will was good, but it might be too intense for the younger boys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeidiKC Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 Okay, thanks everyone. I'm suggesting they choose from "Gus", "World's Greatest Athlete" and "Space Jam". Some of these movies sounds excellent - like "Pistol". And "Rookie". But I don't think the younger kids will sit through them. But good to know about since I'm always looking for good sports movies for my older son to watch with friends over here. These look great! They loved "Remember the Titans" (older ds) last year. It's not sports, but a movie my boys loved about Boy Scouts from 1966 was "Follow Me Boys". It was a little slow for a group of 7 boys, but they loved it enough that one of them signed up with our troop the next day! Fred Macmurray stars in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChocolateReignRemix Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 "Gus" is one of my all time favorite guilty pleasures. Don Knotts at his best. Your oldest is just at the perfect age for "Pistol". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginger Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 "Mickey" with Harry Connick Jr was a very good family movie about baseball. We watched it this summer and it became one of our favorites. I had never heard of it before. You can look up reviews/more info on Amazon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Don't know if your Christian or not but "Facing the Giants" is 100% clean. A Christian movie about a high school football team and its coach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoObvious Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Remember the Titans was my first thought, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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