Ping Pong Summer

2014 NR 1h 32m Blu-ray / DVD

Ping Pong Summer

2014 NR 1h 32m Blu-ray / DVD
  • Overview
  • Details
It's 1985, and 13-year-old Rad is a quirky kid obsessed with two things: ping-pong and hip-hop. But thanks to a life-changing summer vacation, he also fends off bullies, makes unexpected allies and develops his first real crush.
Cast
Susan Sarandon, John Hannah, Lea Thompson, Amy Sedaris, Robert Longstreet, Marcello Conte
Director
Michael Tully
Format
Blu-ray• DVD
Screen
Widescreen 1.78:1
Subtitles
English, Spanish (Neutral)
CC
No
Audio
English: Dolby Digital 5.1
Screen
Widescreen 1.78:1
Subtitles
English, Spanish (Neutral)
CC
No
Audio
English: Dolby Digital 5.1
Rating
NR - Not rated. This movie has not been rated by the MPAA. NR - Not rated. This movie has not been rated by the MPAA.
age 13+
Common Sense rating OK for kids 13+

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age 13+

Common Sense Note

Parents need to know that Ping Pong Summer is an indie coming-of-age comedy set in the summer of 1985 in Ocean City, Maryland. A Sundance Film Festival flick, the movie is fine for most teens. Expect a smattering of language ("s--t," "a--hole") and references to drugs (kids gossip about a girl who may or may not put cocaine in her Slurpees), as well as some scenes of bullying/insults/pushing and shoving. The movie will remind young viewers that if they want something, they need to practice and focus and not let others bully them into self-pity.

Sexual Content

A few kisses between teens and an awkward scene when Rad is beat-boxing in the shower but his mother thinks he's masturbating.

Violence

The town bullies threaten Rad and Teddy, shove them, insult them, and pour milk over Rad's face.

Language

Infrequent language and insults includes "prick," "a--hole," "s--t," "sissy," and "loser."

Social Behavior

Rad learns the importance of perseverance and discipline and not letting someone else's perception of you determine how you act or what you do.

Consumerism

Brands/logos seen include Phillips Seafood, Nike, Sony, video games like Pac-Man, and The Greene Turtle restaurant.

Drugs / Tobacco / Alcohol

It's rumored and then it looks like one girl puts cocaine in her Slurpees/suicide drinks, but later she reveals that she was just putting Pixy Stix sugar in it.

  • 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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