Million Dollar Arm

Life is good for bachelor JB Bernstein (Jon Hamm), he has a beautiful home in Los Angeles, model girl friends, and fast cars. However, that could all change quickly if his business doesn’t pick up. JB was once a very successful sports agent, though with the fierce competition his business was slowly failing. After watching Indian cricket one night on TV, JB got the idea to create a contest in India to find the best bowler (the pitcher in cricket), dubbed as “Million Dollar Arm.” Before you know it JB is on his way to Mumbai announcing the nationwide contest. After seeing thousands of boys pitch, two 18-year-old finalists, Rinku Singh and Dinesh Patel, became the winners. JB brought the  boys to the United States to train with legendary pitching coach Tom House (Bill Paxton), with the ultimate goal of signing them to a major league team. Initially things didn’t go as planned, Rinku and Dinesh were adjusting to the American culture while learning about baseball, and JB was having a hard time adjusting to his new roommates. However, JB and the boys develop a strong bond and love for one another, which ultimately changes  their lives forever. Based on a true story, Million Dollar Arm is a wonderful inspirational sports drama.

Rating: 4 out of 5 buckets
Release Date: October 7, 2014
MPAA Rating: PG
Best Age Group: 14+
Sexual Content: Mild
Violent Content: None
Crude or Profane Language: Mild
Drugs and Alcohol: Mild
Will it Appeal to kids/teens? No

Talking Points:

Initially J.B. was a self -centered playboy. What began as a business venture, ultimately turned into something more. JB learned the importance of loving relationships and family.

This is a wonderful inspirational sports film, and appropriate for kids. Having said that, it’s slow in parts, and there is not a lot of action, which may not interest young kids.

Sexual Content: Mild

• J.B. and Brenda (his neighbor) sleep together, though we don’t see anything.
• Rinku walks in on one of J.B.’s girlfriends, while she’s on the toilet.

Violent Content: None

Crude or Profane Language: Mild

• “H–l,” and “d–n,” are said.

Drugs and Alcohol: Mild

• Characters are shown drinking hard liquor and beer.
• Rinku and Dinesh drink too much at a party (not knowing the punch was spiked), we see them throwing up.

Will it Appeal to kids? No

• Mature teens will most likely enjoy the storyline, however kids 13 and younger may get bored as the film is slow in parts, and not much action.

Overall this is a wonderful inspirational sports drama. As I previously mentioned, there is not a lot of action as in most sports dramas, so kids may get bored.

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