What is Here Comes the Boom about?
A high school biology teacher moonlights as a mixed-martial arts fighter in an effort to raise money to save the school's music program.
Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
A biology teacher steps into the MMA ring, fighting with wholesome humor to save his school's music program.
Crowd-pleasing. A comfort watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.
Not on a US subscription service as of Oct 29, 2026.
Here Comes the Boom parents guide
Heads up on strong violence and light gore. That is past what the PG on the box suggests. Beyond that, mild language and nothing scary.
Our estimate: fine from about 13, higher than the PG suggests, because of the violence.
- Scare
- Not scary
- Jump scares
- None noted
- Gore
- Light gore
- Some blood or injury, briefly.
- Violence
- Strong violence
- Violence is frequent or intense.
- Sex and nudity
- None noted
- Language
- Mild
- Mild words like damn, hell or crap.
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Three questions
- How gory is Here Comes the Boom?
- Light gore and strong violence.
- What is Here Comes the Boom rated, and is it OK for kids?
- Rated PG, with more than the label suggests: strong violence.
Cast and crew
Directed byFrank Coraci
StarringKevin James, Salma Hayek Pinault, Henry Winkler, Greg Germann, Joe Rogan, Gary Valentine
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