A Lot or a Little?
What you will—and won't—find in this movie.
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Positive Messages
a lot
Never give up. Themes of friendship, resilience, perseverance, and teamwork.
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Positive Role Models
a lot
Most characters, even those in supporting roles, are helpful, caring, and supportive.
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Diverse Representations
some
Four women over 70 are the main characters, and they're depicted in a positive, empowering light (robustly three-dimensional, living fulfilling lives), while also reflecting some of the challenges that come with aging. Three of the four are White. Maura is played by Puerto Rican actor Rita Moreno, and many supporting characters are people of color. A gay Black male choreographer is pivotal to the plot. Counters stereotypes by showing women being as passionate about football as their male counterparts. Written by the women behind Booksmart.
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Violence & Scariness
very little
One character is a cancer survivor.
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Sex, Romance & Nudity
a little
Suggestive jokes. Recurring joke about a fanny pack described as a "strap on." Kissing.
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Language
some
Rare use of words/phrases including "give a damn," "s--t," "shut up," "son of a bitch," "for God's sake," and one "f--kin'."
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Products & Purchases
some
The movie promotes Tom Brady. Microsoft Surface is heavily featured. Quite a bit of focus on Guy Fieri and his Flavortown brand.
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Drinking, Drugs & Smoking
some
Pot gummies are unintentionally consumed, leading to comedically depicted shenanigans and a positive outcome. A joke about being hung over from champagne. Main characters are seen holding a beverage that looks like white wine. Extras at a game hold something that looks like beer, but no one is ever seen drinking.
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Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that 80 for Brady is a sports-themed comedy produced by and featuring NFL quarterback Tom Brady and written by the women behind Booksmart. Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Rita Moreno, and Sally Field star as four friends going to the Super Bowl. On one level, it's a silly film intended to help bridge the gap between male sports fans and "football widows." But it also counters stereotypes by centering four women over 70 and portraying them as three-dimensional people who are living fulfilling lives. While the story is primarily about the power of female friendship, romantic storylines are part of the women's lives (one is married, one widowed, one single with an adult child, and one lovelorn), and they're depicted as being attractive/sexually appealing. There's some suggestive humor -- e.g., a fanny pack is naively referred to as a "strap on" -- but nothing gets too bawdy. Wine, champagne, and beer can be spotted, but no one is actually shown drinking. That said, the women do accidentally eat pot gummies at a fancy party, and fun/funny hallucinogenic hijinks ensue, casting cannabis use in a positive light. Expect a few instances of strong language ("s--t," "son of a bitch," one use of "f--kin'" for emphasis, etc.). One character is a cancer survivor, and that figures into the plot. To stay in the loop on more movies like this, you can sign up for weekly Family Movie Night emails.
What's the Story?
Lou (Lily Tomlin), Maura (Rita Moreno), Trish (Jane Fonda), and Betty (Sally Field) are best friends who've never missed a Patriots game since Tom Brady's debut in 2001. When the Patriots head to Super Bowl LI, the women do whatever it takes to get to the game to cheer on their favorite quarterback, calling themselves 80 FOR BRADY.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about why 80 for Brady is noteworthy for its representation of women over 70 (and 80 and 90!). How do the portrayals here compare to those in other films you've seen? Why is representation important for everyone, including people in underrepresented age groups?
How is quarterback Tom Brady's reputation as a comeback king used as inspiration for Lou? Does it inspire you? Why are perseverance and teamwork important character strengths and life skills?
Does the movie glamorize cannabis use? What message could that send to teens who see the movie?
How does this movie compare to other sports comedies? Why is that often a popular genre?
Tom Brady produced this film, which celebrates him. How does this compare to other "vanity" projects like The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (produced by and starring Nicolas Cage as himself) or Rocketman (the Elton John-produced autobiopic)? Are these movies made to appeal to existing fans or to everyone?
Movie Details
- In theaters: February 3, 2023
- On DVD or streaming: May 2, 2023
- Cast: Lily Tomlin, Sally Field, Jane Fonda, Rita Moreno
- Director: Kyle Marvin
- Inclusion Information: Female actors, Gay actors, Latino actors, Female writers
- Studio: Paramount Pictures
- Genre: Comedy
- Topics: Sports and Martial Arts, Friendship
- Character Strengths: Perseverance, Teamwork
- Run time: 98 minutes
- MPAA rating: PG-13
- MPAA explanation: brief strong language, some drug content and some suggestive references
- Last updated: June 22, 2023
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