Knute Rockne, All American1940Knute Rockne, All American
1940
Norwegian immigrant Knute Rockne works his way through Notre Dame, where he plans to be a chemist but becomes a football coach instead. He changes the game and the lives of his players, including George Gipp.
The default: films the whole family can watch together; any scary or intense moments for the littlest viewers are flagged in the Context Notes.
Why it’s here
An immigrant's work ethic and a coach who believed football should build character. Fair play, hard work, and "win one for the Gipper."
Context notes
For parents, before you press play.
George Gipp's illness and death and Rockne's death in a plane crash are sad. Football tackling and a minor nosebleed; nothing else of note.
Knute Rockne, All American (1940)
Discussion questions
When the credits end, go around the room. Each person gives the film a score out of ten and says why.
- Why did Rockne choose coaching over chemistry?
- What did he believe football should teach?
- What did "win one for the Gipper" mean?
- What made Rockne a good coach?
Content advisory
Movieguide (via WebSearch): football tackling and a minor nosebleed; no foul language noted.
Trailer
Best edition
The disc comes first.
Knute Rockne All American DVD (Warner Archive Collection)
DVD · June 4, 2019
Edition link coming soon.
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Where to stream
Streaming services are not listed yet. When they are, this note stays secondary to the disc.