Eight Men Out

1988 PG 2h 0m DVD

Eight Men Out

1988 PG 2h 0m DVD
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Disgruntled Chicago White Sox players agree to lose the World Series for a big payoff in this account of the 1919 "Black Sox" scandal. The team owner underpays his talented players, leaving the door open for a gambling syndicate head to swoop in.
Cast
John Cusack, Clifton James, Michael Lerner, Christopher Lloyd, John Mahoney, Charlie Sheen, David Strathairn, D.B. Sweeney, Don Harvey, Michael Rooker
Director
John Sayles
Format
DVD
Screen
Widescreen 1.85:1
Subtitles
French, Spanish (Neutral)
CC
Yes
Audio
English: Dolby Digital Mono, French: Dolby Digital Mono, Spanish (Neutral): Dolby Digital Mono
Rating
PG - Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give parental guidance. May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.
age 11+
Common Sense rating OK for kids 11+

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age 11+

Common Sense Note

Parents need to know that kids will see some idolized baseball players smoke, gamble, and ultimately purposefully lose a game to line their own pockets. This historical piece is a treat for baseball aficionados, but others may lack the stamina for the plodding examination of responsibility and betrayal.

Sexual Content

Not applicable

Violence

Not applicable

Language

The f-word and other milder curses are used. One player uses a rude hand gesture.

Social Behavior

Nearly everyone gambles and the players throw the Series for a payoff. The movie reflects the racial segregation of its day.

Consumerism

Not applicable

Drugs / Tobacco / Alcohol

Players idolized by the kids smoke.

  • Age appropriate
  • Not an issue
  • Depends on your child and your family
  • Parents strongly cautioned
  • Not appropriate for kids of the age

This information for parents is provided by Common Sense Media, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving kids' media lives.

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