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The Short Game

2013·Movie
1h 40min·PG
72
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A , documentary: .

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

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They are some of the greatest golfers in the world. And they are 7 years old.

Each year, the world’s best 7 year-old golfers descend on Pinehurst, North Carolina to compete in the World Championships of Junior Golf. The Short Game follows eight of these very young athletes on their quest to become the sport’s next phenom.
Inspirational Sports DocumentaryChild Prodigies in GolfHeartwarming Family DramaCompetitive Youth CultureEmotional ResilienceWholesome CompetitionParental Ambition vs. ChildhoodUplifting Narrative ArcReal-Life Athlete StoriesGentle Tension

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Where can I stream The Short Game?

In the United States, The Short Game streams on Netflix and Angel Studios, and it is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is The Short Game worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 84%, and Metacritic 51). Audiences rate it higher (78 out of 100) than critics (68).

Is The Short Game okay for kids?

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Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching The Short Game?

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Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.

Is The Short Game plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (6 of 10) more than on its plot.