We Are the Champions – WISE Score & Parent Review | Screenwise

We Are the Champions

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81%

WISE Score

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Rainn Wilson brings you the world's weirdest competitions—cheese rolling, extreme ironing—and the passionate humans who take them deadly seriously.

7.1/10

80%

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We Are the Champions

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TV-MA, 2020

81%

WISE Score

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Rainn Wilson brings you the world's weirdest competitions—cheese rolling, extreme ironing—and the passionate humans who take them deadly seriously.

7.1

80%

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Screenwise Verdict

This is a delightful oddball of a show. Rainn Wilson's fingerprints are all over it—sincere, weird, and weirdly moving. It's the kind of thing that makes you go 'wait, extreme ironing is a THING?' and then spend 30 minutes genuinely invested in who wins.

The 13+ rating is purely about language—competitors get fired up and swear occasionally. Otherwise, it's wholesome in the best way: celebrating people who found their thing, no matter how bizarre. Perfect for curious teens who are tired of manufactured reality TV drama and want something real (and really strange).

The documentary pacing means it won't work for kids seeking Marvel-level action, but for families who enjoy learning about niche corners of humanity, this is gold. Just maybe preview the first episode if you're sensitive to the occasional F-bomb.

Age Fit

Best for ages 13+ due to occasional strong language, though the content itself is quirky and harmless. Curious middle schoolers and teens who enjoy documentaries or learning about subcultures will get the most out of it. Adults will enjoy it too—it's genuinely entertaining across ages.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

Celebrates passion, perseverance, and community through quirky competitions. The tone is sincere and respectful toward participants, even when the competitions are bizarre. Main detractor is occasional strong language from competitors, which bumps it to a 13+ recommendation. No meanness, no manufactured drama—just genuine people pursuing weird hobbies.

Imaginative

Exposes viewers to wildly creative, off-beat competitions they never knew existed—cheese rolling, extreme ironing, and more. The show celebrates niche subcultures and demonstrates that people can make literally anything into a competition. It's inherently curiosity-sparking and broadens perspectives about what counts as a 'sport' or worthy pursuit.

Safe

Common Sense Media confirms no sex, romance, nudity, drinking, drugs, smoking, or conventional violence. The only content concern is occasional strong/coarse language from passionate competitors talking about their hobbies. TV-MA rating on IMDb seems harsh; CSM's 13+ feels more accurate. Safe for teens, but younger kids might catch some spicy words.

Enriching

Genuinely educational about diverse cultures and the value of pursuing passion projects, no matter how odd. Rainn Wilson's production brings both humor and heart, showing that fulfillment comes from community and dedication, not mainstream validation. Each 30-minute episode is a mini-anthropology lesson wrapped in entertainment. Solid conversation fuel about perseverance and finding your tribe.

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Why It Might Be Great

Opens kids' eyes to bizarre subcultures and niche hobbies they never knew existed—genuinely curiosity-sparking
Celebrates perseverance and passion without judgment, showing that fulfillment doesn't require mainstream approval
Each 30-minute episode is a quick, entertaining anthropology lesson with heart and humor
No manufactured drama or meanness—just sincere people doing wonderfully weird things
Great conversation starter about finding your tribe and pursuing what makes you happy

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What to Watch For

Competitors occasionally drop strong language when talking about their passions—hence the 13+ rating
Documentary style with slower pacing may bore kids expecting action-packed content
Some competitions involve minor physical risk (cheese rolling down hills, etc.), though nothing graphic

Conversation Starters

"If you could invent your own weird competition, what would it be?"
"Why do you think these people care so much about something most people think is silly?"
"What's something you're passionate about that other people might not understand?"
"Do you think it's better to be the best at something weird or just okay at something popular?"

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