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In America, we define ourselves in the superlative: we are the biggest, strongest, fastest country in the world. Is it any wonder that so many of our heroes are on performance enhancing drugs? Director Christopher Bell explores America's win-at-all-cost culture by examining how his two brothers beca …me members of the steroid-subculture in an effort to realize their American dream. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | semi autobiographicaldocumentary filmmakingmedicalindependent film |
| Themes: | wrestlingsuicide |
| Mood: | archive footage |
| Locations: | usabaseball |
| Characters: | suicide by hangingbrother brother relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationship |
| Story: | reference to rambopropaganda filmillegal drugpro wrestlingworld wrestling federationprofessional wrestlinganabolic steroidbench pressgi joephoto shoppowerliftingside effectthe terminatorcongressional hearingpharmaceuticals …rambothe simpsonsdopingsteroidsbodybuildingillegal drugsrole modelmuscleasterisk in titlebullweightliftinggovernorillegal immigrantpillwrestlerstadiumolympicsmedicationphoto shootpop culturepropagandadrugcoachprofanitygymauditioncompetitionpunctuation in titlethree word titlephotograph (See All) |
This is a drama about an aging professional wrestler, decades past his prime, who now barely gets by working small wrestling shows in VFW halls and as a part-time grocery store employee. As he faces health problems that may end his wrestling career for good he attempts to come to terms with his life … outside the ring: by working full time at the grocery store, trying to reconcile with the daughter he abandoned in childhood and forming a closer bond with a stripper he has romantic feelings for. He struggles with his new life and an offer of a high-profile rematch with his 1980s arch-nemesis, The Ayatollah, which may be his ticket back to stardom. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | tragedy |
| Themes: | wrestlinglesbianismredemptionself harm |
| Mood: | ambiguous ending |
| Locations: | hospitalbarstrip clubsex in a bathroom |
| Characters: | father daughter relationshiplesbian relationshipself destructionfather daughter dance |
| Story: | professional wrestlingwrestlergymfemale nuditybloodviolencefemale frontal nuditymale rear nuditysex scenethongvomitingstripperwomancocaine …vanstrippinglong taketragic eventheart attacksupermarketathletefamemutilationaudiencerear entry sexnew jerseyshoppingnintendohandheld cameraexistentialismrefereeparking lotbarbed wirepresentdirector cameohit in the facetrailer homequitting a jobpharmacytrailer parkrazor bladecomebackfemale cinematographerprice of famemasculinityclothespole dancingdrugstorefather daughter estrangementaction figurespandexwashed up starsocial realismsportsmanprofessional wrestlertightshair dyestitchesartificial legchrist figureprofessional athletenipple piercingdelicatessenhair nettanning salonstaple gunsports culturehair extensionamerican legionfacial reconstructionsemi nuditygrowth hormonefollow shotheart bypass surgeryhope of reconciliationprothesissports promoter (See All) |
Based on true events, Foxcatcher tells the dark and fascinating story of the unlikely and ultimately tragic relationship between an eccentric multi-millionaire and two champion wrestlers. When Olympic Gold Medal winning wrestler Mark Schultz (Channing Tatum) is invited by wealthy heir John du Pont ( …Steve Carell) to move on to the du Pont estate and help form a team to train for the 1988 Seoul Olympics at his new state-of-the-art training facility, Schultz jumps at the opportunity, hoping to focus on his training and finally step out of the poverty striken situation Olympic caliber athletes like he and his revered brother, Dave (Mark Ruffalo). Driven by hidden needs, du Pont sees backing Schultz's bid for Gold and the chance to "coach" a world-class wrestling team as an opportunity to gain the elusive respect of his peers and, more importantly, his disapproving mother (Vanessa Redgrave). Trapped in du Pont's majestic but suffocating world, Mark comes to see his benefactor as an egotistical, arrogant, and selfish megalomaniac and grows increasingly contemptuous. Though initially supportive, du Pont's mercurial personality turns and he begins to lure Mark into an unhealthy lifestyle that threatens to undermine his training. Soon du Pont's erratic behavior and threatening psychological game-play begin to erode the athlete's environment, stability, and motivation. Meanwhile du Pont becomes fixated on Dave, who exudes the confidence du Pont lacks. du Pont eventually realizes he is … (Read More)
| Themes: | wrestlingmurderdeath of motherdrug userivalrywealth |
| Locations: | helicopterpennsylvania |
| Characters: | brother brother relationshipmother son relationshipself esteem |
| Period: | 1980syear 1988year 1987 |
| Story: | professional wrestlingwrestlerolympicscoachmale nudityviolenceone word titlemale rear nuditybare chested maleguntitle spoken by characterbased on true storyshot to deathhorseface slap …animal in titlealcoholmansioncocainetrainingbrotherloss of motherclass differencesdominationbattlefieldpowerwhat happened to epiloguebeardeccentriccrying manambitionmale underwearboxer shortstitle appears in writingfather figuretitle at the endtrophybriefspatriotismman cryingtrue crimesnorting cocainemedalupper classstableheirmurder by gunshotolympic gamestwo brothersegoworld championwrestling matchbechdel test failedsocially awkwardolympic gold medalistolympianwealthy familybenefactorgold medalolympic athleteshooting practiceathletic trainingawkward silenceegomaniacmulti millionairepsychological disorderwillpowermind powerolympic championwrestling championshipmental manipulationweapon industrynational pridewrestling teamtrophy roomwrestling coachcharacter is the subject of a documentaryeccentric millionairepensacola floridaseoul 1988 summer olympicstraining centerworld wrestling championpower of moneyteam in training (See All) |
Disheartened attorney Mike Flaherty (Giamatti), who moonlights as a high school wrestling coach, stumbles across a star athlete through some questionable business dealings while trying to support his family. Just as it looks like he will get a double payday, the boy's mother shows up fresh from reha …b and flat broke, threatening to derail everything. (Read More)
| Themes: | wrestling |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | woodscourtroom |
| Characters: | mother son relationshiphusband wife relationshipteenagertattooteenage boygirllawyersingle mothersecretarygrandfather grandson relationshiptattoo on back |
| Period: | 2010s |
| Story: | wrestlercoachgymmale rear nuditytwo word titlecigarette smokingface slapwritten by directorf wordambulancejudgedrug addictsuburbcontestbasement …hateteen angstrepetition in titlescene during opening creditsjoggingtournamentattorneynew jerseygrandfatherfather figureblack eyejuvenile delinquentdementiamoney problemstelling someone to shut uphangoverfemale lawyer16 year oldbare chested boynursing homeembezzlementbus ridefamily manfamily homedoublecrossabsent motherpanic attackblond boywrestling matchalliterative titlefemale judgepracticecaught in a lieanxiety attacklawyer client relationshipcroquetteenage runawayteen smokingreference to darth vaderhigh school sportsreference to eminembleach blonddisqualificationclogged toiletold age homecourt rulinglegal guardianathletic competitionbargainhigh school wrestlingreference to jon bon joviblack female judgecoach athlete relationshipwrestling teamwrestling coachcourt appointed lawyer (See All) |
Santiago's father, Hernan Munez, smuggled his penniless Mexican family over the US border to seek a better, albeit modest future in L.A. Eldest son Santiago dreams of more, like native Angelinos, then joining Hernan's gardening firm. His change arrives when a British ex-pro spots him as an exception …al soccer natural and promises he can arrange a real British talent scout to check him out. Although that falls trough and dad forbids it, Santiago accepts grandma's savings to try out with English premier league club Newcastle. Despite his asthma, he gets in and befriends the freshly transferred, desperately undisciplined bad boy star scorer, party animal Gavin Harris, who becomes his bothersome house-mate, a recipe for trouble and yet each's salvation. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | medicalsoccer movie |
| Themes: | deathmoneydrinkingtheftdeath of fathercancerdeath of wife |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | hospitalbarbeachrestauranttrainchurchswimming poolairplanelos angeles californiaboatnightclublondon englandtaxiairportkitchen …englandtruckmexicostormtrain stationchinese restaurant (See All) |
| Characters: | brother brother relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiptattooboyteenage boynursedancerphotographerbabylatino …catholicgrandmother grandson relationshipsingle fatheramerican dreamchinese americanthe family (See All) |
| Period: | 1990s |
| Story: | stadiumcoachgympunctuation in titlephotographsexflashbackkissfightdancingtitle spoken by characterpartyshowertelephone callcrying …cell phonedreamunderwearslow motion scenecameradrinkbeertearsrunningcafereportersoccergangmontageimmigrantroommatelatex glovesflash forwardprologuelocker roomfired from the jobumbrellaexclamation point in titleprankinjectioncheerleaderloss of fatherfirst partpubsubtitled scenegarageheart attackathletediscohypodermic needleinjurymale bondingpress conferenceclubinterracial romancemobile phonespanishmedical examinationbilliardsone dayborderflat tiremudmexican americanlatinaplaying poolgardenernurse uniformasthmashoedisciplinenurse outfitillegal immigrationu.s. mexico borderborder patrolscrapbookcustomscrossing selfhospital gowndining hallblood samplemexican american borderaround the worldknee injuryinhalersportsbusboycomputer gameathletic trainingsports agentcardboardsports announcerborder fencescalebarrionewcastle upon tyneairplane toilet (See All) |
Bright, well-educated, handsome Conor O'Neill's promising future was wrecked by his gambling addiction, which dragged him into heavy drinking and petty crime, but worst of all, the stifling grip of loan-shark bookies. Desperate for a loan, he accepts to stand in for lawyer friend Jimmy Fleming as co …ach of a Chicago black 'projects' ghetto Little League baseball team. His sense of pride, becoming the boys' sole idol, and competition, plus their attractive teacher, motivate Conor. But the crushing loan problem rather requires leaving town. (Read More)
| Themes: | jealousydrinkingfuneralangerredemptiongambling |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | baseballhospitalbarchurchtaxichicago illinoiscatholic churchschool teachercar on firedrinking at bar |
| Characters: | brother brother relationshipfriendboyteacherpriestcrying boydeath of a boy |
| Story: | coachcompetitiontwo word titlebare chested malebased on bookshootoutbeatingshot in the chestslow motion scenepunched in the facewatching tvtearssunglassesclassroomfoot chase …gangapologychildcoffinbartendergunshotbaseball batdeath of brothertragic eventthreatsadnesspizzaheavy rainscene during opening creditshappinessjail cellwatching televisionnicknameteampunched in the stomachmurder of a childraised middle fingerbetbriefcaset shirtleather jacketunderdoghandshakegamblerirish americansports teammoney problemsscene before opening creditsfemale teacherreading aloudchampionshiptelling someone to shut upboy with glassesasthmacheering crowdhospital roomquitting a jobbaseball gamemuggingaudio cassettebettingyoung manintergenerational friendshipvictorygambling debtbaseball teambarbershopbaseball fieldbaseball stadiumfinancial crisischeckwearing sunglasses insidehead bandagehousing projectbaseball moviepep talkpizza parlorbad breathauditoriumcaught in a liecrying childlittle leagueyounger brotherblack leather jacketreference to michael jordanhand bandagebaseball coachclimbing over a fencewishing someone good lucklistening to music on headphonesadult child friendshipasthma inhalerhit with a doorcar hornyellow cabneeding moneyrunning to escapeasking for a datedown on his luckbaseball pitcherclimbing in a windowscufflefuneral serviceman wrapped in a towelsports barnikehit on the head with a ballman in a towelscoreboardawakened by phonesports bettingaffectionate hugbookmakerkicked in the backlittle league baseballpizza boxhit with a baseballlost betarmbandcarried on shouldersticket scalpingbaseball practicebleeding headsony walkmanadidas clothingbaseball uniformknock on doorbrokerage firmchampionship gameirish barreference to biggie smallsadult child bondingasking for moneyfeeling insultedwatching basketball on tvdugoutpepperoni pizzapunching through a car windowreference to chicago bullsstill images in end credits (See All) |
Fatherless John Farley's youth frustration, even trauma, like many his school kids' in his Nebraska small town home, was the constant abuse and humiliation in sadistic Jasper Woodcock's gym class. After college, doting son John became a motivational bestseller author and returns during a book signin …g tour to receive the backwater's highest honor. To John's horror, his devoted mother Beverly announces her plans to marry the hated coach and he's to be celebrated on the same event as John. Only ridiculous fatso Nedderman and his strange brother try to help Farley stop Woodcock, but that keeps backfiring. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | screwball comedy |
| Themes: | wrestlingchristmasdivorcehumiliation |
| Locations: | restaurantswimming poolsmall townairplanekitchenwheelchair |
| Characters: | mother son relationshipfather son relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipteacherbullysingle motherfiance fiancee relationshipold friendevil teacher |
| Period: | 1990s2000s |
| Story: | bench presscoachgympunctuation in titlecharacter name in titleflashbacktwo word titlesex scenetitle spoken by characterbeatingunderwearurinationbookgay slurvideo camera …ambulancewidowapologyritualprologuestripteaselocker roomscene during end creditspremarital sexfreeze framesupermarketfireplacebreaking and enteringjoggingparadecarnivalhaircuthit in the crotchsex talkawardengagementblack eyechildhood memoryhiding in a closetforced to stripwhistleasthmaretirement homeman in underwearpush upswhite trashwhite briefsgurneyhiding under a bedscoldinggrudgejunior high schoolbarbershopcorntreadmillschool lifeswimwearbroken engagementbook signingnebraskareference to oprah winfreywork outgym classgym teacherbook burningpizzeriachildhood homelive televisionspying on couple having sexpep talkpizza parlorparty hatliterary agenteating contestasthmaticoverweight childcomedic sex sceneman forced to striphigh school coachself help gurufilming people having sex (See All) |
Brandon Lang loves football: an injury keeps him from the pros, but his quarterback's anticipation makes him a brilliant predictor of games' outcomes. Needing money, he leaves Vegas for Manhattan to work for Walter Abrams advising gamblers. Walter has a doting wife, a young daughter, and a thriving …business, but he has problems: a bum heart, a belief he's a master manipulator, and addictions barely kept in check. He remakes Brandon, and a father-son relationship grows. Then, things go awry. Walter may be running a con. The odds against Brandon mount. (Read More)
| Themes: | angergamblingwealth |
| Locations: | baseballhospitalnew york citybarrestaurantairportyacht |
| Characters: | mother son relationshipfather son relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipdoctorprostitute |
| Story: | weightliftingstadiumcoachnumber in titlethreesomefemale frontal nuditysex scenedancingbased on true storyvoice over narrationwoman on topurinationwatching tvcomputervomiting …held at gunpointtearsvideo camerabasketballfootballbirthday partymicrophonefired from the joblas vegas nevadanewspaper headlinefireplaceaddictionhypodermic needleinjuryelephantbroken leghaircutmentorsouthern accentnew jobloss of jobgolden showerbicyclingcall girlreference to donald trumpstatue of liberty new york cityaudio cassettebettingbeauty salontailorairlinerpuerto ricofootball gamespectatorheart diseasetv show in filmcompact discheart conditionstockbrokerhair stylistjob offerquarterbackcollege footballpep talkmanicuregolfingadvisorreference to nostradamussports bettingweight roomgreased back hairtouchdownreference to chaucercable tv show (See All) |
An unknown middle-aged batter named Roy Hobbs with a mysterious past appears out of nowhere to take a losing 1930s baseball team to the top of the league in this magical sports fantasy. With the aid of a bat cut from a lightning struck tree, Hobbs lives the fame he should have had earlier when, as a … rising pitcher, he is inexplicably shot by a young woman. (Read More)
| Themes: | deathlovesurrealismherocorruptionblackmailchildhood |
| Locations: | baseballhospitalnew york cityrestauranttrainhotelelevatorrural settingfarmchicago illinois |
| Characters: | father son relationshipdoctornursephotographerlittle boyself discovery |
| Period: | 1930s |
| Story: | coachcompetitionphotographbased on novelflashbackdancingsingingslow motion scenecamerasecretshootingrevolverreporteraxediner …fishingfemme fatalegunshottreeprologuemassagebaseball batlightningscarpianistmanagerreuniontypewriternewspaper headlineapplauseshavingathleteinjuryagingwatching a movierailway stationforbidden lovemovie theatrehaunted by the pastthunderteamtheatre audiencemusic bandplaying cardsunderdogmagic trickmysticismsports teamrumorbaseball playernewspaper articlebaseball gameamericanapressfamous scoremiddle ageorchestral music scorecomebackrise and fallbaseball teambaseball stadiumchildhood sweetheartdrugstorebedriddenspectatorfairgroundniecetalismanstar spangled bannertriumphworld seriesmotivationalunwed motherglass eyebaseball moviebookieumpiremystery womanhomerunwoodworkingshoeshinebaseball pitcherpawninstrument casesparksreference to homerteam ownerunknown soninsigniabatting practice (See All) |
After a fateful mistake costing his career, an ex-soccer player bum meets a shaolin kung fu student trying to spread the word of kung fu. The ex-soccer player helps reconcile with his five brothers, and teaches them soccer, adding shaolin kung fu as a twist.
| Subgenre: | martial artscult filmabsurdismslapstick comedycult comedykung fu comedy |
| Themes: | suicidemurderlovefriendshiprevengemoneydrinkingdrunkennessdanceartdeceptionbrutalitydrug useredemptionhumiliation …greedcrueltyself sacrifice (See All) |
| Mood: | spoof |
| Locations: | barswimming poolbusnightclubbicyclerooftop |
| Characters: | brother brother relationshipfriendchildrentattoosingerdancerphotographertough guybest friendhomeless manself respect |
| Story: | steroidsstadiummedicationcoachphotographnuditybloodmale nudityviolenceflashbackbare chested malefightcigarette smokingdancingsinging …telephone callfirecryingcell phonesongbeatingdreamunderwearfoodmachine gunurinationface slapslow motion scenepunched in the facewatching tvcameradrinkswordbare buttfalling from heightvomitingbeertearssunglassesguitarkung fureporterswimminggood versus evilsoccerbanddeath of friendeatingfootballtoiletapologyunderwater scenecigar smokingflash forwardspiritualityfired from the jobwritten and directed by cast memberumbrellacharacter's point of view camera shotproduct placementknocked outinjectiontrapchampioncross dressingnewspaper headlinefreeze frameeyeglassesgolffalling down stairsgamesupermarketathletehead buttlifting someone into the airwalkie talkiekicked in the stomachcgihonortournamentcompassionmonkstreet lifebossbroken legjanitorgrocery storetarget practiceshoesteamanimated sequenceobesitym 16drummerballbribeblack and white scenecigarette lightertime lapse photographytrophyrefereehit with a baseball batdrumsunderdogneedlesneakerssports teamlong hairinspirationremorsebreadmakeovermallwhistlecheering crowdtornadohanging upside downdepartment storeflycripplemasterkindnessteamworktolerancefootball teambeauty salonmartial artlimptai chisurrenderfemale athletegymnasticsfake moustacheheadachespray painttoilet paperrecyclingleg injurytear on cheekbaldnessangry mobdefeatchanging roomfootball coachsteel helmetwashing dishesanimated opening creditssong and dancemob of reportersshaolindouble decker bussoccer teamwoman dressed as mandrink thrown into someone's facebeer bottlemagazine coverbamboohand woundcoin tossripping clotheswuxia fictionmalletcleaversecret weapongoalkeepermentally challenged personscuba diversoccer stadiumbruce leebeer canline dancingbald womanyin and yangslamming a doorsportsbowingbrick wallgolfinghit in the stomachathletic trainingbanana peeltime magazinewhite flagbroken bonechipswatching soccer on tvhit by a doorsoccer fieldstepladderstop actionbalding mansoccer practiceupward camera shotknee woundpolice whistleslipping on a banana peelwater thrown into someone's faceclothes blown offeating raw eggkick the cansplitsgarment on one's headwearing underwear on headbottle smashed on headinjection gun (See All) |
White Goodman ('Ben Stiller' (qv)) is the owner and founder of Globo Gym, and would love nothing more than owning Average Joe's Gymnasium. Peter LaFleur ('Vince Vaughn (I)' (qv)) doesn't want to lose his gym to Goodman, but can't find a way to get $50,000 in time. Peter and his gang of gym buddies t …hink of ways to raise money, finally settling on winning a dodge ball tournament. White Goodman retaliates by creating his own dodge ball team to finish off Peter. Peter's team doesn't do too well, until legendary ADAA champ Patches O'Houlihan ('Rip Torn' (qv)) turns up ready to train them. (Read More)
| Themes: | pregnancy |
| Mood: | spoof |
| Locations: | usabarhotelwheelchair |
| Characters: | german |
| Story: | coachgympunctuation in titleflashbackmasturbationlesbian kissalcoholreporterbisexualgay slurwomanfive word titleproduct placementactor shares first name with charactercheerleader …blindfoldchickenlas vegas nevadacasinopizzapirateanswering machinebeer drinkingmale bondingtournamentcrushed to deathsurveillance cameraballblack and white scenefat mansexy womanhomoeroticismmeetingsurprise after end creditsrefereeunderdogsports teamfemale bondingtv commercialfilm projectorcar washbankersweatpearl necklacewoman in a bikiniracial stereotypedonutlumberjackpirate costumewrenchapple computerchevroletlas vegascheerleadingpepsireference to frankensteinfat suitfat girlmultiple cameosfrat packpepsi colabeer candodgedodgeballespntacodrug testinggirl scoutsadomasochism clothingopium denpontiacford motor companygirl scoutschryslerbikini car washloose cannonlincoln automobilemachosweaty facelincoln town carnikesix packchevrolet impalaunpaid billupsunibrow16mm projectorapple macbookcodpiecedodge the carford f150 pickup truckfroot loops cereal (See All) |
In November, 1970, virtually the entire football team and coaches of Marshall University (Huntington, W.V.) die in a plane crash. That spring, led by Nate Ruffin, a player who was ill and missed the fatal flight, students rally to convince the board of governors to play the 1971 season. The college …president, Don Dedman, must find a coach, who then must find players. They petition the NCAA to allow freshmen to play, and coach Jack Lengyel motivates and leads young players at the same time that he reexamines the Lombardi creed that winning is the only thing. The father and the fiancee of a player who died find strength to move on. Can Marshall win even one game in 1971? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | documentary footagefootball movie |
| Themes: | deathfuneralgrief |
| Mood: | archive footage |
| Locations: | usacemeterygas stationfire truckairplane accident |
| Characters: | boyfriend girlfriend relationshipstudentwaitress |
| Period: | 1970s |
| Story: | coachthree word titletitle spoken by characterbased on true storyvoice over narrationcollegecaliforniafootballdinerno opening creditslocker roomfired from the jobuniversityconvertiblecheerleader …newspaper headlineredheadathletewhat happened to epiloguebeer drinkingheavy rainslow motionsurvivorloss of friendmale bondingdemonstrationamerican footballloss of wifemovie theaterinterracial friendshiploss of sonfootball playerarchival footageairplane crashfirefightersports teamcrashvolkswagencollege campusfootball teamcomebackmemorialvictorywater fountainfootball coachfootball gamegas station attendantwork outwest virginialoss of boyfriendboard meetingfootball stadiumfootball fieldcollege footballpep talkrecruitrecruitingfreshmanend credits roll callsportscasterwrecksteel millteam playncaasurvivor guiltloss of fiancecollege presidentburned bodies (See All) |
Crash is an aging minor league ball player, brought up from another team to mature a young pitcher with maturity problems. Both of them become involved with Ann, a baseball groupie with her own perspective on the game.
| Subgenre: | independent film |
| Themes: | weddingphilosophy |
| Locations: | baseballbarsmall townbathtubsex in a bathtub |
| Characters: | female protagonistlove trianglefight over girlbaseball has been |
| Period: | 1980s |
| Story: | bullcoachmale nudityfemale frontal nuditybare chested malesex scenefightvoice over narrationguitarlocker roomfired from the jobproduct placementhairy chestpremarital sexathlete …tied to a bedmale bondingbar fightengagementbilliardssports teambaseball playernorth carolinabaseball teamshower roombaseball moviepitcherafireference to william blakedurham north carolinacalling partner by wrong name during sexbaseball catcherminor league baseballsex in a locker room (See All) |
Film adaptation of street tough Jim Carroll's epistle about his kaleidoscopic free fall into the harrowing world of drug addiction. As a member of a seemingly unbeatable high school basketball squad, Jim's life centers around the basketball court and the court becomes a metaphor for the world in his … mind. A best friend who is dying of leukemia, a coach ("Swifty") who takes unacceptable liberties with the boys on his team, teenage sexual angst, and an unhealthy appetite for heroin -- all of these begin to encroach on young Jim's dream of becoming a basketball star. Soon, the dark streets of New York become a refuge from his mother's mounting concern for her son. He can't go home and his only escape from the reality of the streets is heroin for which he steals, robs and prostitutes himself. Only with the help of Reggie, an older neighborhood friend with whom Jim "picked up a game" now and then, is he able to begin the long journey back to sanity. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcoming of ageautobiographicalbased on autobiographyfamily tragedybasketball movie |
| Themes: | murderdeathfriendshipdrugsreligionmoneyprisondrinkingdrunkennessmemoryrobberyangercorruptiontheftbrutality …drug usehumiliationillnessmental illnessabusedyingdrug addiction (See All) |
| Mood: | rainhigh schoolnightmarenight |
| Locations: | hospitalnew york cityrestaurantchurchhotelsnowbathtubbuskitchenwheelchairurban settingapartmentpolice carcityrooftop …catholic churchcar theftcatholic schoolschool shootingfire escape (See All) |
| Characters: | brother brother relationshipmother son relationshippoliceteenagerafrican americanfriendteenage girlprostituteteenage boyteacherstudentpolicemanwriterpriest …thiefbest friendbullylatinocatholicself destructiveness (See All) |
| Story: | drugcoachgymphotographsexfemale nuditybased on novelbloodmale nuditymasturbationmale rear nuditygunkiss …fightcigarette smokingknifechaseerectionbased on true storytelephone callvoice over narrationcryingbased on bookbeatingunderweartesticlesfoodshot in the chesturinationface slapshotgunslow motion scenewatching tvdrinkcondomarrestundressingfalling from heightshootingvomitingrifletearsrunningcafebathroomneighborprostitutionjailhallucinationclassroomprayerrevolvermanhattan new york citystrippertelephoneshot in the backswimmingbragangbasketballdeath of frienddrug dealereatingcocainedinertoiletcoffinspankinglooking at the cameratalking to the cameraracial slurconfessionparkpublic nuditydrug addicthotel roomprologuekeylocker roomfantasy sequencestorytellinglightningringdiaryprankscarinjectionpursuithigh school studentcrossthreatbasementstageclasspoetreference to william shakespeareheroinblack americanpoemapplausetv newspornographysyringeteen angstathletewhat happened to epilogueaddictionbreaking and enteringhypodermic needlegroup of friendsice creamloss of friendcrucifixstealingdrug abuseassaultnosebleedwristwatchdesperationjumping from heightaudiencestreet lifeapartment buildingdrug overdosestealing a carbloody nosepillshypocrisykickingjunkieschool uniformbilliardsraised middle fingerclassmatebigotrybroken armdead boyjuvenile delinquentferryreckless drivingphysical abusesandwichhigh school teachersports teamsnorting cocainejournalcorporal punishmentskinheadbitternessconfessionalgun held to headdegradationstonedhamburgermooningleukemiaracial prejudicebummale prostitutiondecadencehypocriteanguishsex shopmolestationbasketball playerjuvenile delinquencypool halldoormanfast food restaurantpeep holewhipped creamcasketdrug tripman in a wheelchairends with biographical notesbaldnessaddictfalling off a roofdrugstorepaddlehigh school friendgodfatherjumping off a cliffbasketball courthigh school athletepadlockhand on crotchdrug withdrawalboys' schoolbasketball teaminnocence lostarm castcash registerdeliberate crueltyhigh school basketballpill poppingschool expulsionfalling downboyhood frienderotic dancingbasketball coachpastiesclimbing over a fencegodmotherhandwritingmedicine cabinet42nd street manhattan new york cityhigh school sportsirish accentarm in a castcold turkeytoilet sexhot wiring a cartheatre marqueebreaking into a carovercoatcliff divingtalking through a doorlistening at a doorbreaking a glass doorteenage rebellying in stateclimbing a fire escapeheroin detoxreference to wilt chamberlainrunning through fieldsboys' locker roomdiarist (See All) |
Jim Morris is a Texas high school chemistry teacher and coach of the school's baseball team. He's always loved baseball and as a way of motivating his players, he agrees to go to a professional try-out if they win the championship. He once had aspirations to be a professional baseball player but an …injury brought that to an end. Sure enough, the 39 year-old father of three finds himself at a camp for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays and he somehow seems to have regained his pitching arm, easily throwing a 98 mph fastball. Signed to a contract, he toils in the minor leagues while his supportive wife stays home raising their children. He soon finds himself called up to the big club and pitching for Tampa which is in Texas playing the Rangers. Based on a true story. (Read More)
| Themes: | marriage |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | baseballsmall towntexas |
| Characters: | father son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipself doubt |
| Story: | coachtwo word titlebased on true storyunderdoghappy endinghigh school teachersports teambaseball playerbaseball gamesecond chancefamily manbaseball teambaseball fieldmajor league baseballcharacter appears on tv …baseball moviefollowing a dreamscience teacherbaseball coachappeared on tv newsreference to babe ruthbaseball pitcherwatching self on tvdurham north carolinaminor league baseballhigh school baseballwinning streakpitching (See All) |
Three-times MVP baseball player Bobby Rayburn joins the San Francisco Giants, and obsessive fan, whose profession is selling hunting knives, Gil Renard is excited over that. But Rayburn plays the worst season of his career and Renard tries to do everything to help him, but goes too far.
| Subgenre: | independent film |
| Themes: | murderdeathkidnappingangerdivorceobsessioncelebrity |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | baseballhospitalbarbeachtrainswimming poolhelicopterairportpolice carsan francisco california |
| Characters: | father son relationshippolicedoctorphotographerhostagelatinoemployer employee relationshipsuicide by cop |
| Story: | stadiumphotographbased on novelblooddogknifebased on bookshot to deathfistfightrescuepunched in the facewatching tvcameratearsreporter …radiofishingvoice overdrowningbartenderstalkerbinocularsmicrophonebeaten to deathfired from the jobuniformbaseball batamerican flagtragic eventstalkingnewspaper headlinepizzafireplaceathletehypodermic needletape recordervandalismpsychofanpet dogdeath threatheadphonesstabbed in the legrivalbilliardsaerial shotsalesmanmarital separationpuppysirennewspaper clippingmain character dieshit with a baseball batvillain played by lead actorplaying poolautographpolaroidcheering crowdradio stationbaseball playerbaseball gameradio showchild custodypressgolf coursebleeding to deathdeath of title charactermemorialrescue from drowningpolaroid cameramain character shotbaseball fieldhummerdying wordsfanaticchemotherapyairlinermascotobsessed fanreference to the rolling stonespassenger trainbubble gumchihuahuastar spangled bannerpracticebaseball movierestraining orderumpirebell 206 jet ranger helicopterreference to mick jaggerlittle leaguebaseball glovesteam roombaseball fanmemorabiliagolfingsports agentreference to babe ruthstrip barturkish bathbaseball pitcherhasidic jewbobble head dollsports bardriving rangehome runderanged mansan francisco giantsamerican national anthemswearing in front of childrenhassidic jewpsychotic fanfungoscalperrain delay (See All) |
Three years and 10 successful title defenses after beating Apollo Creed, with whom he has become great friends, a now wealthy Rocky Balboa is considering retirement. Fame and complacency soon cause Balboa to lose his title to Clubber Lang, who inadvertently causes the death of Rocky's trainer Mickey …. Rocky sinks into a depression, and Apollo decides to train Rocky for a rematch against Lang so Rocky can try to win the title back. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artscult filmblack comedyboxing movieboxing film |
| Themes: | wrestlingdeathlovefriendshiprevengemarriagechristmasjealousyfeardrunkennessfuneralheroangerbrutalityredemption …guiltcelebrityrivalrycourage (See All) |
| Mood: | ambiguous ending |
| Locations: | barbeachswimming poolmotorcycleairplanelos angeles californiapennsylvaniarunning on the beach |
| Characters: | mother son relationshipfather son relationshiphusband wife relationshipafrican americandoctorbrother sister relationshippriesttough guywarrioraction herosecurity guardmayorwriter directorself doubtjewish american |
| Period: | 1980s |
| Story: | weightliftingwrestlergymphotographcharacter name in titlenumber in titleviolencesequelinterviewflashbacktwo word titlebare chested malekissfightcigarette smoking …surprise endingsongbeatingfistfightslow motion scenepunched in the facewatching tvwritten by directorarrestbrawlpaintingshowdownsunglassesrunningbedpianofightingreportercaliforniamansionmontagebridgeboxingfalse accusationradiocoffinthird partcigar smokingbartenderracial slurtraininglimousinecharacter repeating someone else's dialoguelocker roomwritten and directed by cast memberproduct placementstatuechristmas treedirected by staramerican flagsplit screenmanagerchampionfireworksnewspaper headlineheart attackfreeze framemachismorevelationlooking at oneself in a mirrorfriendship between menfamescene during opening creditshelmetjoggingragejail cellroman numeral in titlemale bondingboxerblockbusterwristwatchpress conferenceparking garagecrying mancommercialinterracial friendshipretirementreverse footagestarbraveryitalian americanbackstagehatredmercilessnesscharitypunched in the chestrivalghettotitle at the endhomoeroticismmustachephiladelphia pennsylvaniadressing roomrelease from prisonethnic slurpunchwritten by starchallengemedia coverageposterrefereeunderdogyellingalleyfighterreturning character killed offmusclemanstrongmanscene before opening creditschampionshipfilm projectorcheering crowdhugpush upssweatarenapopularitymarching bandboxing matchpunching bagsecond chancefamous scorerepeated lineboxing ringcomebackhomeless personroman numbered sequelfamous linelifting person in airtrenchcoatbrother in lawchantingboxing glovesdutch angletrainerhit with a chaircult figureposing for a photographpinball machinebrother in law brother in law relationshipmob of reporterslifted by the throatvideo arcadecprcharacter appears on tvfilm reelgalamohawk haircutends with freeze frametraining montagefistlimousine drivercharity eventfamous songnightieboxing gymmadison square garden manhattan new york cityserenademariachi bandwrestler herosports heroboxing trainerquitting jobheavyweight boxerrockyheavyweight championcharacter appears on front page of a newspaperreference to bob hopefighting moviefoot racemontage with pop songrematchsleeper holdcommentatorreference to pinocchiocharacter appears on magazine covermerchandiseargument between coupleloudmouthtitle fightchallengerboxer herofist fightermentor student relationshipphotograph in newspaperweak heart34 year oldblacks versus italiansdeath of mentorheavyweightreference to goldilocks and the three bearsswimming lapssequel to best picture winnertv advertcontenderhusband wife hugrecap segmentsouthpawformer championworld wrestling championloss of father figurepulled into a swimming poolstrangle holdthoughts of retirement (See All) |
A Detroit pitcher Billy Chapel, reflects on his life in major league baseball, after he finds out his girlfriend moves to London for a job. Thus forcing the ball player to analyze his life and how his career as a player, and his life without her will change, thus altering his priorities between his …career winding to a close, choosing what his path will be, the love of baseball or the love of his life? (Read More)
| Themes: | loneliness |
| Locations: | baseballhospitalnew york citybarhotelhelicopterairport |
| Characters: | boyfriend girlfriend relationship |
| Story: | stadiumcoachbased on novelbloodflashbackbare chested malekisspantiesblondeundressingwhite pantiesscantily clad femalehotel roomlocker roommassage …hairy chestobscene finger gesturecult directorgirl in pantiesathletelooking at oneself in a mirrorcrying womanone night standhome movieart gallerycrying manmale underwearretirementice skatingbriefsclose up of eyesman cryingsports teamwoman cryingbaseball playerbaseball gamewhite briefsbronx new york citybaseball fieldbaseball stadiumman undressingtv broadcastbaseball moviepassed out drunknew york yankeesbell 206 jet ranger helicopterbloody handkissing in publicpitcherboeing 747signing an autographbaseball fan40 year oldart collectionbaseball coachice skatesbaseball cardmen's locker roombaseball pitcherstrike outmale removes his clothesyankee stadium bronx new york cityairport terminaltable sawdetroit tigersboeing 737baseball managerbaseball catcherbaseball starplaying baseballbaseball uniformbeing asked for an autographblood on armautographed baseball (See All) |
Ever since his match with Clubber Lang, Rocky Balboa has a peaceful life. And now he and former champion, Apollo Creed, enjoy good times and are now the best of friends. But Rocky's peaceful life as a boxer gets paused after a match Apollo went into. Unfortunately, Creed fought Ivan drago, a 6'5" Ru …ssian who has never lost a match, and sadly, brutally murders Apollo in the ring. A funeral is held and times start going downhill fast. Now, in order to restore honor, Rocky challenges Drago to a match and must beat him for sweet, bitter vengeance. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmblack comedytragedyfish out of waterboxing movieboxing film |
| Themes: | deathrevengechristmasfuneralheroangerbrutalityredemptioncommunismwilderness |
| Locations: | swimming poolhotelsnowairplanerussiatunnel |
| Characters: | mother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipafrican americanbrother sister relationshipsoldiertough guywarrioraction herolittle boymaidrussianuncle nephew relationshipamerican abroad …writer directormilitary officeractor director writerrussian villain (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s |
| Story: | steroidsweightliftingpropagandagymphotographcharacter name in titlebloodviolencesequelflashbackdogbare chested malekissfightcigarette smoking …partysurprise endingbeatingblood splatterfistfighthorsecar accidentblondeslow motion scenepunched in the facewatching tvwritten by directorbrawlshowdownsunglassesrunningbirthdaybedrobotfightingcombatscientistsubjective cameraaxemountainmansiondeath of friendmontagepoliticianboxingradiocoffinpart of seriesdrawingbirthday partynews reportcigar smokingtraininglimousinebinocularscharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathscreaminglocker roomwritten and directed by cast membercharacter's point of view camera shotproduct placementchristmas treedirected by staramerican flagbodyguardinjectionsoviet unionsplit screendeath of husbandmanagercharacter says i love youchampioncabinlas vegas nevadanewspaper headlinesubtitled scenefreeze framechessak 47cold warmachismobirthday cakecaptainfireplaceelectronic music scorehypodermic needlelooking at oneself in a mirrorfamescene during opening creditsjoggingbarnloss of friendexerciseroman numeral in titlebeardcommunistboxerfourth partblockbusterwristwatchpress conferenceculture clashhonorsocial commentarycelebrationreverse footagecameobraveryitalian americanhatredpsychotronicpunched in the chestprideblack eyemustachephiladelphia pennsylvaniadressing roomlens flareloss of husbandbruisepunchwritten by starpatriotismmedia coveragerefereechauffeurmoscow russiaclose up of eyesunderdogworkoutyellingfighterfinal showdownreturning character killed offcar drivingmusclemanstrongmanhuman monstersweatarenakgbboxing matchpunching bagsawsole black character dies clichefamous scorecamcorderrepeated lineboxing ringcomebackroman numbered sequelpatriotswimmerussrvictoryfade to blackfamous linelifting person in airtreadmillwalkmanworking outchantinghorse drawn carriagetrainerblond maninvulnerabilitybrother in law brother in law relationshipcoming out of retirementmob of reportersenduranceloggingends with freeze frametraining montagechristmas daymuscularstar spangled bannerfistlimousine driverstopwatchunitylifting weightssoviet armywood choppingcheeringboxing championrussian womansports herorussian armyrockyskipping ropeheavyweight championpull upsfighting movieboxing trainingcommentatortree cuttingexperimental technologykgb agentboxing glovereference to popeyeboxer herocutting down a treefist fighterrussian manrussophobiaheavyweightsledgeboxing knockoutsequel to best picture winnerolympic medalistrecap segmentsouthpawboxing arenaboxing kocutting down treecutting tree (See All) |
When "The Dude" Lebowski is mistaken for a millionaire Lebowski, two thugs urinate on his rug to coerce him into paying a debt he knows nothing about. While attempting to gain recompense for the ruined rug from his wealthy counterpart, he accepts a one-time job with high pay-off. He enlists the help … of his bowling buddy, Walter, a gun-toting Jewish-convert with anger issues. Deception leads to more trouble, and it soon seems that everyone from porn empire tycoons to nihilists want something from The Dude. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcult filmblack comedydark comedyscrewball comedydeadpan comedyabsurd comedycult classiccult comedy |
| Themes: | deathfriendshipsurrealismkidnappingdrugsmoneybetrayaltorturedrunkennessdancedeceptionvoyeurismdivorcecorruptionhome invasion …unemploymentpolice brutalityamerican mythology (See All) |
| Mood: | satireneo noirnightavant gardebreaking the fourth wall |
| Locations: | usabarswimming poolcarmotorcyclelos angeles californiabathtubtaxiwheelchairtaxi driversinging in a carbeach party |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshiphomosexualpolicefather daughter relationshipdoctorbrother sister relationshippolice officeractorlawyerartistwaitresslustsheriffolder man younger woman relationship |
| Period: | 1990s20th century |
| Story: | illegal drugdrugprofanitythree word titlephotographfemale nuditycharacter name in titlenuditybare breastsfemale frontal nudityflashbackdogbare chested malegun …female rear nudityfightfemale full frontal nuditycigarette smokingtitle spoken by characterleg spreadingsurprise endingpantiespistoltelephone calltopless female nudityvoice over narrationcell phonebeatingdreamfistfightcar accidenturinationslow motion scenepunched in the facewritten by directordrinkswordbikinibrawlbare buttfalling from heightletterheld at gunpointsunglasseslingeriecar crashinterrogationmarijuanahallucinationvoyeuralcoholf wordsubjective cameracleavagecaliforniamansiondeath of friendbridgedinertoiletfemale pubic hairweaponwhite pantiesman with glassesdream sequencepainterscantily clad femaledouble crossvanracial slurlimousinecharacter repeating someone else's dialoguedangerfantasy sequencecowboymini skirtcharacter's point of view camera shotmistaken identityactor shares first name with characterconvertiblecheerleaderautomobileglassespigpremarital sexex convictheart attackgirl in pantiesrunawayprivate detectivepornographyuzianswering machinepot smokingsupermarketfireplaceno pantiesbreaking and enteringbeer drinkingfriendship between menlistening to musiclifting someone into the airvandalismassaultproduced by directorhonorransomstupidityabsurd humorseriesnicknamestealing a carveteranmobile phonehippieburglarymillionaireporn starheadphonesmedical examinationscissorsensemble casthit on the headcon artistfat manpedophilemusical numberslackeramateurcliffbowlingextortionbriefcaseethnic slurdictatorsports carlandlordswearingsunbathingdrugged drinkmarijuana jointstolen cardoppelgangervietnam veterananti warcremationhomagesports teamvulgaritylosergang violencelsdnude girlporn actresstaking a bathbowling alleynihilismstrong languagepornographermacguffinloan sharkmale protagonistmuggingpotwheelchair boundashescar set on fireparaplegicembezzlementrepeated linegrasstalking about sexcounter culturegambling debtprivate eyedriving at nightmortuarywalkmanvideo cassettevolkswagen beetlemodern arthidden guntrophy wifesevered eargulf warauto theftdoctor's officeabstract artperformance artistnail polishnymphomaniataxi ridepagereulogybarefoot womanlazinessfather daughter estrangementgoonphone booksex offenderlifting an adult into the airthree friendscarpetpastichelimousine driverspit takebowling balldopemanhoodtemperreference to saddam husseinmalibu californiahuman ashesplay within a filmplaying against typereference to the vietnam warimpregnationman and woman in bedash scatteringfake kidnappingkorean war veterannickname as titlevinyl recordcremated remainslifting a male into the airreeferpornographic videopillow talktridentcricket batdeadpanpasadena californiaransom noteferretrugsabbathwatching a porn videojaguar carpolish americanstream of consciousnesschauffeured limousinehead in a toiletphilanthropistporn actor in mainstream moviereference to metallicatumbleweedfemale paintersad endingwritten by producerunemployedharnessmusical sequence in non musical workgerman stereotypelimo driversevered toeadult filmculture warleft handednessreference to nancy reagancorrupting influence of capitalismpolice reportcable guybeneficiaryflying carpetoff screen sexplay within a playwoman paintercar smashingdeadpan humorhandednesssolicitationvideo artistauto impound loteuro trashiron lungoriginal storymickey finncastration threatdance recitalear bitten offgambling addictnamesakejewish convertman wearing a bathrobeone man playransacked roomcamera shot between a woman's legscamera shot between legsdrinking coffeebiting an earbroken televisionprogressive politicsbroken tvhanging up without saying goodbyehit in the chestpeople with the same namevolkswagen carweedsford torinojohnsonpropositioned for sex (See All) |
The inspiring story of the team that transcended its sport and united a nation with a new feeling of hope. Based on the true story of one of the greatest moments in sports history, the tale captures a time and place where differences could be settled by games and a cold war could be put on ice. In 1 …980, the United States Ice Hockey team's coach, Herb Brooks, took a ragtag squad of college kids up against the legendary juggernaut from the Soviet Union at the Olympic Games. Despite the long odds, Team USA carried the pride of a nation yearning from a distraction from world events. With the world watching the team rose to the occasion, prompting broadcaster Al Michaels' now famous question, to the millions viewing at home: Do you believe in miracles? Yes! (Read More)
| Themes: | marriagechristmasregret |
| Locations: | new york cityairport |
| Characters: | father son relationshiprussian |
| Period: | 1980s1970s |
| Story: | olympicscoachone word titlefightvoice over narrationmanhattan new york citylocker roomsoviet unioncold wartv newswhat happened to epilogueslow motioninjurymale bondingpress conference …nicknamewhipjob interviewice hockeyworld trade center manhattan new york cityhockeysurprise after end creditsunderdogsports teamwhistlecoloradocostume partymassachusettstelegramminnesotacold war eragrudgereference to led zeppelintriumphstudent athleteoslo norwaymadison square garden manhattan new york citymilwaukee wisconsinactor shares last name with characterd box motion codeice hockey playerpsychological testingtryoutsiran hostage crisisst. paul minnesota (See All) |
Frank Dux has spent most his life being trained by Tanaka to participate in the Kumite, the ultimate martial arts tournament, where participants are seriously injured, even killed. Frank decides to go despite being told by his superiors in the army that he can't because they need him. Two army offic …ers are sent to get him and the trail leads to Hong Kong but Frank eludes them. While Frank advances, he knows that he may have to face Chong Li, the defending champion, who has killed a few participants. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmmartial artscult filmcoming of ageblack comedyfish out of water |
| Themes: | wrestlingmurderdeathfriendshiprevengebetrayalescapeherodeceptionmilitaryseductionrivalryblindnesscheatingnear death experience |
| Locations: | hospitalbarrestauranthotelairplaneboatbusairportpolice stationjungleslumsex in a hotel |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshippolicedoctortattoosoldiernursetough guywarrioraction herobest friendbullyjapaneseteacher student relationshipamerican abroadmilitary officer …military police (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s |
| Story: | pillgymcompetitionphotographbloodmale nudityviolenceone word titleflashbackmale rear nuditydogbare chested malekissfighttitle spoken by character …chasesurprise endingshowerbased on true storybeatingblood splatterfistfightblondeslow motion scenepunched in the faceswordarrestbrawlbare buttshowdownbeerhand to hand combatsunglasseshallucinationhandcuffsfightingcombatkung fuf wordreportersubjective camerafoot chasejournalistambushstrangulationmontagemixed martial artsboxingfishone man armytrainingduelcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathkaratescreaminglocker roomelectrocutioncharacter's point of view camera shotproduct placementrace against timeknocked outkicked in the faceopening action scenescarmartial artistcontestneck breakingmanagerpremarital sexfirst partchampionblindfoldlove interestfreeze framestylized violencemachismocaptainmartial arts masterwhat happened to epiloguehead buttbreaking and enteringelectronic music scorehong kongboxerkicked in the stomachnosebleedhonortournamenttorchchop sockycolonelmale underwearkickboxinginterracial romanceu.s. armykatana swordfight to the deathpunched in the stomachpsychotronicmentorpunched in the chestrivalmeditationaerial shotkarate chopbroken armfemale reporterbriefsbruisepolice inspectorcoinroundhouse kickrefereeunderdogmagic trickalleytasermusclemancomic reliefbully comeuppancetaekwondoyoung version of charactertriadmilitary basehumorjudobroken nosekickboxerbettinggladiatoraikidoshrinemartial arts trainingracial stereotypeguidearmy basebeefcakejujitsumuay thaiattempted robberymartial arts tournamentfemale journalistsex on first datestrong mancoconutstreetcarchopsticksdinner datevideo arcadekicked in the chestillegal fistfightbare knuckle fightingtraining montageunderground fightingbeefcake martial artsninjutsubandannawuxia fictionvowcheeringdumb policeplay fightgold toothfighting movieabsent without leavetooth knocked outbone breakingmentor student relationshippunched in the mouthcoin trickkumitesexy female reporter (See All) |
In small-town Texas, high school football is a religion. The head coach is deified, as long as the team is winning and 17-year-old schoolboys carry the hopes of an entire community onto the gridiron every Friday night. In his 35th year as head coach, Bud Kilmer (Jon Voight) is trying to lead his Wes …t Canaan Coyotes to their 23rd division title. When star quarterback Lance Harbor (Paul Walker) suffers an injury, the Coyotes are forced to regroup under the questionable leadership of John Moxon (James Van Der Beek), a second-string quarterback with a slightly irreverent approach to the game. "Varsity Blues" explores our obsession with sports and how teenage athletes respond to the extraordinary pressures places on them. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of ageteen moviefootball movie |
| Themes: | friendshipreligionjealousydrinkingdrunkennessrobberytheftobsessionprejudice |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | hospitalbarrestaurantcarsmall townbuspolice cartruckstrip clubtexasschool buscar theft |
| Characters: | mother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicefather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipafrican americanfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipdoctorboyteenage girlteenage boyteachergirl …police officernursestudentthiefchristiansheriff (See All) |
| Story: | musclecoachprofanitysexfemale nuditynuditybloodmale nuditybare breastsfemale frontal nuditymale rear nuditybare chested malekissfemale rear nudity …cigarette smokingnipplespartyerectionpantiestopless female nuditycryingbeatingdreamunderweardrinkundressingthongbare buttvomitingriflebeertearscafevoyeurclassroomprayerstrippersubjective cameracleavagebratoplesswhite pantiesman with glassespainpublic nudityargumentblack pantiesstrippingspiritualitystripteaselocker roommini skirtbaseball batinjectionhairy chesthigh school studentcheerleadercrosspigchickenclasspickup trucktopless womansurgerycircuswoman with glassesfamecowboy hatcrucifixamerican footballdrug abusebuttocksrebelrebellionpicnicbroken legwhiskeyhit in the crotchconvenience storenipplefootball playerblack bradiscriminationheartsexual humorbarbecuetrophycar drivingsports teamfemale teacherpink pantiesmini dressfencerear nudityvulgarityboy with glassessex educationpopularityhead injuryscholarshipbroken nosehigh school girlwashing machinerevoltbreastwhipped creamfootball coachhigh school seniormascotfemale studentmutinyfake breastscoyotehigh school footballnaked buttadolescent boydrinking gamehigh school athletefootball stadiumwinningadolescent girlpeanut butterhigh school boyquarterbackteenage rebelliongirl in brabelchingknee injurypain killermale bare buttfootball practicesteroidnarrow mindednessbare butt maleblurry visionhail marypep rallyathletic scholarshipsyrupmini martice cream sundaehit with a ballobese boysports trainerscar tissuebrown universitychugging beerdriving in the nudefootball refereetouch downcherriesfemale stripteasemale buttocksfootball injurysports broadcasterwhipped cream bikini (See All) |
When Jake LaMotta steps into a boxing ring and obliterates his opponent, he's a prizefighter. But when he treats his family and friends the same way, he's a ticking time bomb, ready to go off at any moment. Though LaMotta wants his family's love, something always seems to come between them. Perhaps …it's his violent bouts of paranoia and jealousy. This kind of rage helped make him a champ, but in real life, he winds up in the ring alone. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | stand up comedybased on autobiography |
| Themes: | jealousydrunkennessweddingextramarital affairangerdivorcebrutalityparanoiadysfunctional familymafiaredemption |
| Locations: | new york citybarrestaurantswimming poolhotelnightclubchicago illinois |
| Characters: | brother brother relationshiphusband wife relationshippoliceboyfriend girlfriend relationshipphotographertough guycomedianself destructivenessbrother in law sister in law relationshiptalking to oneself in a mirrorself hatred |
| Period: | 1960s1940s |
| Story: | bullcoachcompetitionbloodviolencefighttelephone callbeatingfistfightmirrorcameraarrestbrawlanimal in titlemanhattan new york city …boxingdomestic violencesadnesschampionmachismoiceragejail celldysfunctional marriagephone boothhome movieparking garagerampageunderage drinkingconfrontationitalian americanbackstagediscussionmiami floridaprideblack eyemale male kisspunchneighborhoodstage showhit in the faceviolence against womendetroit michiganfilm camerasweatinfatuationarenawrathbumoverweightbroken nosemiddle agedecadencein medias resprice of famebronx new york cityneglected wiferise and fallcleveland ohioslapsolitary confinementjealous husbandtroubled marriageendurancesnorricamstatutory rapefistwashed up starboxing gymhit with a car doormadison square garden manhattan new york citymarriage crisissports manchampionship beltfighting moviefixed fighthot tempernagging wifemale slaps a malefake nosehematomapathological jealousy (See All) |
Rocky Balboa is forced to retire after having permanent damage inflicted on him in the ring by the Russian boxer Ivan Drago. Returning home after the Drago bout, Balboa discovers that the fortune that he had acquired as heavyweight champ has been stolen and lost on the stockmarket by his accountant. … His boxing days over, Rocky begins to coach an up-and-coming fighter named Tommy Gunn. Rocky cannot compete, however, with the high salaraies and glittering prizes being offered to Gunn by other managers in town. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmcoming of ageboxing movieboxing film |
| Themes: | revengechristmasmoneybetrayalherodeceptionangerpovertyredemption |
| Locations: | barschoolmotorcycleairplaneapartmentart museum |
| Characters: | mother son relationshipfather son relationshiphusband wife relationshipafrican americanboyfriend girlfriend relationshipdoctortattoobrother sister relationshippriestlawyertough guyaction herobullyteacher student relationshipuncle nephew relationship |
| Period: | 1980s1990s |
| Story: | weightliftingcoachgymphotographcharacter name in titlebloodmale nuditysequelflashbackmale rear nuditybare chested malekissfightcigarette smokingparty …surprise endingshowerfistfightslow motion scenepunched in the facebrawlshowdownrunningsubjective cameramansionmontageboxingdrawingnews reportcigar smokingnecklacetraininglimousinecharacter repeating someone else's dialoguelocker roomcharacter's point of view camera shotproduct placementstatuechristmas treemanipulationamerican flagsplit screenbasementmanagerchampionnewspaper headlinefreeze frameeavesdroppingteen angstscene during opening creditsjoggingroman numeral in titleboxerbuttockspress conferenceretirementwatching televisionhaunted by the pastrap musicbraveryfanitalian americanmentorblack and white scenepunched in the chestghettoblack eyebody landing on a carphiladelphia pennsylvaniadark pastlens flaretrophybruisefifth partsports carwritten by starnewspaper clippingmedia coverageauctionsouthern accentunderdogbarbed wiremagic trickfighterfinal showdownmusclemanstrongmanfencebully comeuppanceearringcameramansweatarenastreet fightbankruptcyboxing matchpunching bagunderage smokingfur coatembezzlementrepeated lineboxing ringcomebackairfieldtragic pastroman numbered sequelman wearing glassesbrain damagereference to batmanbeefcakechantingboxing glovespunchingcoattrainersanta claus suitpinball machinebrother in law brother in law relationshipreference to pablo picassoel trainexercisingtelling a jokebare knuckle fightingtraining montagefistconcubinepet shopboxing gymprotegebirdcagesit upsairport securityteenage rebellionmadison square garden manhattan new york citymulletreference to mark twainriches to ragssports heroboxing trainerrockyheavyweight championpromoterreference to disneylandfighting moviearthritisreference to the lone rangerformer athleteloudmouthsimple manloose cannonboxer herocoin trickheavyweightestate saleboxing promoterunusual method of trainingsequel to best picture winnerrecap segmentreference to rocky marcianosouthpawboxing arenaloss of fortune (See All) |
It's the post-WWI era. Britons Harold Abrahams and Eric Liddell are both naturally gifted fast sprinters, but approach running and how it fits into their respective lives differently. The son of a Lithuanian-Jew, Harold, who lives a somewhat privileged life as a student at Cambridge, uses being the …fastest to overcome what he sees as the obstacles he faces in life as a Jew despite that privilege. In his words to paraphrase an old adage, he is often invited to the trough, but isn't allowed to drink. His running prowess does earn him the respect of his classmates, especially his running teammates, and to some extent the school administration, if only he maintains what they consider proper gentlemanly decorum, which isn't always the case in their minds. Born in China the son of Christian missionaries, Eric, a Scot, is a devout member of the Church of Scotland who eventually wants to return to that missionary work. He sees running as a win-win in that the notoriety of being fast gives him an added outlet to spread the word of God, while he sees his speed as being a gift from God, and he wants to run to honor God and that gift. This view does not sit well with his sister, Jennie Liddell, who sees his running as only taking away time from his work to God. Harold and Eric's lives do intersect in national races, but it is the 100 meter track event at the 1924 Paris Olympics which the two men and their supporters most anticipate. Beyond the fact that Americans Charles Paddock and Jack… (Read More)
| Themes: | friendshipreligiondrinkingfeardancefuneralherofaithprejudice |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | beachrestauranttrainchurchhotelparis francelondon englandshipchurch of englandrunning on the beachrunning on a beachrunning on beach |
| Characters: | brother brother relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipsfriendsingerbrother sister relationshipphotographerchristianactressjewishreference to godjewamerican |
| Period: | 1920s1910s |
| Story: | stadiumcoachcompetitionthree word titlephotographnuditymale nudityflashbackmale rear nuditydancingsingingbased on true storyvoice over narrationsongface slap …slow motion scenedrinkletterrunningcafecollegepianoreporterbandmontagenonlinear timelinecigar smokingflash forwardbinocularsprologuelocker roomchampagnemassagecollege studentspeechdateracingpubathletewhat happened to epilogueracehatexercisewatching a movieblockbusterrailway stationparadeclockmovie theatreanti semitismveteranbraveryscotlandbackstagenewsreel footagepriderainstormpierethnic slurarroganceunderdogceremonypiano playerflagethicsautographcricket the gamemarching bandconsciencerugbyfamous scoreminerenglishmannationalismbritish renaissanceolympic gameshymnflashback within a flashbackheadmastercommitmentrace trackrunnerslide showscotoperettaintegritycountry estatetitle based on the biblelaw studentslide projectornational anthemwinningstudent athletecorrespondencepracticeaudio flashbackgilbert and sullivanpost world war onesports herolithuanianla marseillaisewar injuryboys' choirdedicationstraw hatcambridge universitysabbathhumilityolympic athleteathletic trainingsteamshipprince of walesnational herocambridge englandlosingpresbyteriansportsmanshipolympic hopefulsummer olympicshurdlessteeplechaseconditioningkent englandduke of windsorschool blazerformal dance (See All) |
In 1999, Ken Carter accepts the job of basketball coach for his old high school in a poor area of Richmond, CA. As much dismayed by the poor attitudes of his players as well as their dismal play performance, Carter sets about to change both. He imposes a strict regime typified in written contracts t …hat demand respectful behavior, a dress code and good grades for players. Any initial resistance is soon dispelled as the team under Carter's tutelage becomes a undefeated competitor. However, when the overconfident team's behavior begins to stray with too many doing poorly in class, Carter takes immediate action. To the outrage of the team, the school and the community, Carter cancels all team activities and locks the court until the team shows acceptable academic improvement. In the ensuing debate, Carter fights to keep his methods, determined to show the boys that they need good values for their futures and eventually finds he has affected them more profoundly than he ever expected. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | basketball movie |
| Themes: | murderdeathfriendshipdatingeducationabortion |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | swimming poolnightclubmotelsan francisco californiainner city |
| Characters: | mother son relationshipfather son relationshipteenagerafrican americanteenage boysingle mothersingle father |
| Story: | coachcharacter name in titleinterviewfightdancingpartypantiesbased on true storycaliforniabasketballwhite pantiesscantily clad femalelibrarysuburbdeath of brother …female removes her clothespremarital sexgirl in pantiesathletewhat happened to epiloguevandalismpress conferencedrug dealingunderage drinkingred pantiescontractunderdogteenage pregnancynew jobsports teamgang violencepush upsgolden gate bridgetelevision reporterunwed pregnancyhigh school athletemerchantmotivationalwinningpurple pantiesstudent athletebasketball teamhigh school basketballsacramento californiabasketball coachschool boardsporting goods store (See All) |
Bobby Boucher is the lowly waterboy for a college football team, until the coach discovers his amazing talent for tackling people much bigger than him. He signs the Waterboy as the new star player, but Bobby must keep it secret from his overbearing and domineering mother.
| Subgenre: | cult filmfootball movie |
| Themes: | angerdivorcebullying |
| Locations: | waterwater boy |
| Characters: | mother son relationshipbullylow self esteem |
| Story: | wrestlercoachcollegefootballsnakeamerican footballblockbusterforbidden loveinterracial friendshipobesityblack and white sceneunderdoglouisianasports teammental retardation …southern u.s.naivetydomineering motherfootball teamstutteringflashinglawn mowerfamily abandonmentbayousocial outcastblack & white to colorcajuncollege footballridiculeoverprotective parentco written by actordeserted by fatherdeserted by husband (See All) |
A struggling coach and teacher who has had to move around for different incidents in his career finally comes to one of the poorest cities in America: McFarland, California. There he discovers buried potential in several high school boys and slowly turns them into championship runners and brings the …m closer than even he could ever imagine. (Read More)
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | usaschool |
| Characters: | father son relationshipfamily relationshipsfather daughter relationshipteacherstudenthispanic |
| Period: | 1980s |
| Story: | coachf ratedone word titlebased on true storytitle directed by femaleplace name in titlerunningcaliforniabirthday partyathletewhat happened to epiloguecountry name in titleunderdogsports teamschool life …ends with biographical notestrack and fieldcountry in titletown name in titlefarm workercoachingcross country runningrunning racestate championshiplatino community (See All) |
Rachel Phelps is the new owner of the Cleveland Indians baseball team. However, her plans for the team are rather nefarious. She wants to move the team to Miami for the warmer climate and a new stadium. To justify the move, the team has to lose, and lose badly. So she assembles the worst possible te …am she can. Among these are a past-his-prime catcher with bad knees, a shrewd but past-his-prime pitcher, a young tearaway pitcher (and felon) with a 100 mph fastball but absolutely no control, a third baseman who is too wealthy and precious to dive, a voodoo-loving slugger who can't hit a curve ball and an energetic-but-naive lead off hitter and base-stealer who can't keep the ball on the ground. Against the odds, and after the inevitable initial failures, they iron out some of their faults and start to win, much to Ms Phelps' consternation. (Read More)
| Themes: | infidelityjealousyadulteryprisonangercelebrityrivalryreligious obsession |
| Locations: | baseballbarrestaurantmotorcycleairplanebuswatertaxiairportelevatorship |
| Characters: | tattoosecurity guardjapaneseamericanfiance fiancee relationship |
| Story: | stadiumphotographnudityexplosionsingingpartyknifeunderwearurinationslow motion scenewatching tvbare buttbeersunglassescafe …prayerrivernewspaperflashlightnew yorksnakechildritualcigar smokingracial slurtraininglibrarymicrophonecostumelocker roomuniformfactorychampagnestatuebaseball batlightningmanagerblindfoldchickenex convictobscene finger gesturenewspaper headlinesubtitled scenecheating wifeapplausewaiterathletefarcecomic bookred dressmale bondingeccentricaudienceambitioncelebrationguardreconciliationthunderteamfanunfaithful wifepet dogheadphoneswisecrack humorprison cellrefrigeratortuxedonoteloss of husbandvoodoopigeonsign languageshaved headunfaithful husbandcontractunderdogspittingsports teamchampionshipgolf clubtv commercialautographjukeboxlizardlibrarianhangoverhot dogbaseball playermaking outprofessional sportscredit cardtoastbaseball gamebunk bedcactusvolkswagenwatermelonritemonumentshrinecubanicontour busaltarbaseball teamcleveland ohiobaseball fieldrookiecocktailairlinerpublic phoneshowgirlmetropolisspectatorfranchisetv cameraannouncerhard hattiretriumphstopwatchrumsit upssports fanbaseball movieumpiresombreropitcherbaseball gloveteammatecomic stripclubhousemullet haircutbaseball coachsportscasterfire sprinklerreference to babe ruthcut outleaguejubilationsmogwife's sexual pretencehome runscoreboardgolf bagjack daniels whiskeyplaying checkerssports leaguereference to willie maysbaseball catchersprinklervoodoo ritualreference to geronimoownerpush uppennantshort sightedcleveland indiansgeneral manager (See All) |
In the near future when people become uninterested in boxing and similar sports, a new sport is created - Robot boxing wherein robots battle each other while being controlled by someone. Charlie Kenton, a former boxer who's trying to make it in the new sport, not only doesn't do well, he is very dee …ply in the red. When he learns that his ex, mother of his son Max, dies, he goes to figure out what to do with him. His ex's sister wants to take him in but Charlie has first say in the matter. Charlie asks her husband for money so he can buy a new Robot in exchange for turning Max over to them. He takes Max for the summer. And Max improves his control of his robot. But when the robot is destroyed, they go to a scrap yard to get parts. Max finds an old generation robot named Atom and restores him. Max wants Atom to fight but Charlie tells him he won't last a round. However, Atom wins. And it isn't long before Atom is getting major bouts. Max gets Charlie to teach Atom how to fight, and the father and son bond strenghtens. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | boxing movie |
| Themes: | moneytravelcouragetechnology |
| Locations: | truckbrazil |
| Characters: | father son relationshipboy |
| Period: | near futureyear 2016 |
| Story: | bullstadiumgymtwo word titlebare chested malekissfightdancingtitle spoken by characterrobotmontageboxingchild in perilbased on short storycourt …hairy chestgiantaudiencetitle appears in writingabsent fathertitle at the endbeteye patchchallengejunkyardspiral staircaserhyme in titlearenawagerboxing matchchild custodyfather son estrangementboxing ringfather son reunionfather son conflictprecocious childannouncermohawk haircutboxing gymbrazilian jiu jitsurobot versus robotcounty fairmechrobot battle (See All) |
The film tells the inspiring true story of how Nelson Mandela joined forces with the captain of South Africa's rugby team to help unite their country. Newly elected President Mandela knows his nation remains racially and economically divided in the wake of apartheid. Believing he can bring his peopl …e together through the universal language of sport, Mandela rallies South Africa's rugby team as they make their historic run to the 1995 Rugby World Cup Championship match. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | sports history |
| Themes: | racismpovertyforgiveness |
| Mood: | archive footage |
| Locations: | helicopterafrica |
| Characters: | little boy |
| Period: | 1990s |
| Story: | stadiumprofanityone word titlesingingbased on true storybased on bookwatching tvpoliticianno opening creditsbodyguardpresidentpoemathleterace relationssouth africa …celebrationreconciliationtitle appears in writingprison cellrelease from prisoncrowdunderdogunited nationsinspirationcheering crowdrugbyapartheidpolitical prisonervotingpolitical partyinternational relationsexhaustionnational anthemsports starsports fanblack presidenttitle based on poemjohannesburg south africasecurity officernationrugby playerex prisonernelson mandelapolitical speechreciting poetryrugby teamethnic diversityends with real life photosisland prisonabandoned prisonbirth of a nationcapetownhistorical landmarkemblemplea for forgivenessstreet celebrationpretoria south africaracial diversity (See All) |
Shawn MacArthur, the kind-hearted son of an Alabama wrestling coach, makes a grim living selling fake products on the streets in New York. After dealing with thieving punks, he's discovered by bare-knuckle/street-fight manager, Harvey Boarden. He soon proves himself worthy and starts earning a small … fortune, part of which he volunteers to spend on single mother Zulay Velez. Shawn doesn't cheat and that seems to be a major problem, notably after the arrival of his Alabama high-school rival. (Read More)
| Themes: | wrestlingfriendshipherorobberyrivalryunlikely hero |
| Locations: | hospitalnew york cityapartment |
| Characters: | father son relationshipmother daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshiptough guysingle motherwaitressinterracial relationshipgrandmother granddaughter relationship |
| Story: | coachbloodviolenceone word titlebare chested malefightpistolbeatingfistfightpunched in the facebrawlshootingshowdownheld at gunpointhand to hand combat …bedmanhattan new york cityfightingcombatkung fumixed martial artsboxingsubwaylimousinelocker roomdebtknocked outkicked in the faceactor shares first name with charactermartial artistpremarital sexlove interestmartial arts masterloyaltykicked in the stomachclubbrooklyn new york citytowelchop sockystreet lifekickboxinginterracial romancepunched in the stomachbroken glassfather figurehit on the headhustlertext messagingbag of moneyfighterstuffed animalsubway stationpush upsalabamakicked in the headkickboxerboxing ringbronx new york citygrudgenew york skylineworking outreference to harry potterhidden doorillegal fistfightbare knuckle fightingunderground fightingman dressed as a womancounterfeitstreetfightingshot in the earthrown through a wallchoke holdprize fighterbare knuckle boxingfighting movieillegal gamblingpetty crimerockefeller center manhattan new york cityex wrestlerbody slam (See All) |
Inspired by true events, Eddie the Eagle is a feel-good story about Michael "Eddie" Edwards (Taron Egerton), an unlikely but courageous British ski-jumper who never stopped believing in himself - even as an entire nation was counting him out. With the help of a rebellious and charismatic coach (play …ed by Hugh Jackman), Eddie takes on the establishment and wins the hearts of sports fans around the world by making an improbable and historic showing at the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics. From producers of Kingsman: The Secret Service, Eddie the Eagle stars Taron Egerton as Eddie, the loveable underdog with a never say die attitude. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent film |
| Themes: | drunkennesstravelunlikely hero |
| Locations: | snowairportelevatorengland |
| Characters: | mother son relationshipfather son relationshipamerican abroadyounger version of character |
| Period: | 1980s1970swinter |
| Story: | coachcharacter name in titlemale nuditybare chested malecigarette smokingtitle spoken by characterbased on true storytelephone callslow motion scenewatching tvalcoholvoice overamerican flagsleepingathlete …press conferencewhiskeysaunaflightcrowdenglishman abroadnaivetyhospital bedunsubtitled foreign languagereading a bookwaking uptalking about sexdeterminationends with textdoctor's officeleg bracewinter sportswinter olympicspartial nudityarchitectural modelsports injuryathletic trainingtraining campbroken eyeglassesdrinking milkends with real life photoswhite lieaspirationangry fathersports commentatorski jumpingachievementhip flaskmob of photographerssports coachtenacitywatching sports on tvspitting out a drinksports trainergerman flagx ray imagecalgary albertaends with quotationliquor flaskski jumper (See All) |
In 1965, the coach of the high school girl basketball team Don Haskins is invited by the Texas Western Miners to be their coach. Despite the lack of budget, Haskins sees the chance to dispute the NCAA and moves with his wife and children to the college dormitory. He recruits seven talented and rejec …ted black players to play with five Caucasian players and formed a legendary team that won the 1966 national championship against the powerful Kentucky. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | basketball movie |
| Themes: | marriageracism |
| Locations: | busmexicotexas |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipteenagerteenage boysingle mothermother |
| Period: | 1960s |
| Story: | stadiumcoachbloodtwo word titlebased on true storybeatingcollegebasketballracial slurthreatwhat happened to epiloguerace relationscivil rightsracist …seattle washingtonunderdogdormitorysports teamdisciplinearenaracial prejudicen wordrespectteamworkracial tensionracial discriminationcivil rights movementindianaends with biographical notesmarylandbasketball courtwashington stateheart conditionbasketball gamebasketball teampep talkyear 1966finalends with historical notesbasketball coachbleachersncaareference to david and goliathcollege sportsends with real life photosel paso texasscoreboardsinging along with a recordcollege basketballnational championshiplubbock texaschampionship gamecoach player relationshipcollege recruitmentreference to elijah muhammadgary indianainterracial conflictreference to the harlem globetrotters (See All) |
A comedy about bending the rules to reach your goal, Bend It Like Beckham explores the world of women's football, from kick-abouts in the park to freekicks in the Final. Set in Hounslow, West London and Hamburg, the film follows two 18 year olds with their hearts set on a future in professional socc …er. Heart-stopping talent doesn't seem to be enough when your parents want you to hang up your football boots, find a nice boyfriend and learn to cook the perfect chapatti. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of ageteen movietv sports programsoccer movie |
| Themes: | friendshipmarriagereligionjealousypregnancydrinkingdanceweddingdeceptiontravelracismparanoia |
| Mood: | archive footage |
| Locations: | trainhotelcarairplanenightclublondon englandairportenglandgermany |
| Characters: | mother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendteenage girlteenage boystudentdancersister sister relationshiplove trianglegay friend …mother in law daughter in law relationship (See All) |
| Story: | musclecoachf ratedcharacter name in titlekissfightdancingtitle spoken by characterpartypantiestelephone callfirecryingcell phone …title directed by femaleunderwearfoodwatching tvcameradrinklietearsrunninglingeriebedprayersubjective cameracleavagebedroomsoccerbracookingvideo cameramontagehouseimmigrantsubwayritualracial slurstrippinglocker roomfantasy sequencescene during end creditsuniversityscarsadnessstrong female charactertwenty somethingcloseted homosexualtraditiondiscodressinjurytempleculture clashstrong female leadinterracial friendshipcelebrationshoesteamhit in the crotchkickingnewsreel footageshoppingdiscriminationliving roomlaughingethnic slurbenchwedding receptionposterrefereet shirtjoyunderdogceremonywomen's rightsbloopers during creditsimperative in titleshortssports teamescalatorhindutomboydance clubgeneration gapteenage daughtercricket the gamescholarshipshirtfashion modeltv studiomarriage engagementhamburg germanymatchsoccer ballsoccer playersoccer matchpark benchbechdel test passedcultural differencejumpingmulticulturalracial discriminationvictorybride and groomveilcanceled weddinghinduismsikhdefeatsoccer footballsoccer fansoccer teamasian indianteenage angstfoosballsit upssoccer coachinterracial lovepunjabibritish asiangoalkeeperlondon undergroundfake illnessburn scarindian pakistanisoccer goalburn injuryracist insultwedding invitation360 degree well shotsoccer starlebanesenubile womanfashion magazinesports bragirls' soccersports announcerlingerie storepenalty kicksarireference to george michaelwomen's soccerbridal showerbandstandfamily traditionsbritish indiansoccer trainingkneehit with a ballrubbing nosessoccer practicesuspected lesbianwater sprinklerbroken marriage engagementanglo indianbritish soccergoal keeperletter of acceptancewest london (See All) |
Gordon Bombay, a hotshot lawyer, is haunted by memories of his childhood, when, as the star player in his champion hockey team, he lost the winning goal in a shootout, thereby losing the game, and the approval of his coach. After being charged for drunk driving, the court orders him to coach a peewe …e hockey team, the worst in the league, Gordon is at first very reluctant. However, he eventually gains the respect of the kids and teaches them how to win, gaining a sponsor on the way and giving the team the name of The Ducks. In the finals, they face Gordon's old team, coached by Gordon's old coach, giving Gordon a chance to face old ghosts. (Read More)
| Locations: | urban settinginner city |
| Characters: | lawyerself discovery |
| Period: | 1990s |
| Story: | coachcompetitionremakeathleteblockbusterforbidden loveteamice hockeyunderdogsports teammisfityuppierespectminnesotatrilogy …hockey playercommunity servicehockey teamgirl on boys team (See All) |
George is a former professional soccer star who's moved to Virginia to be close to his ex-wife and son. He's broke, jobless, without a plan, and a constant source of disappointment to his son. When he takes over as his son's soccer coach, he has a new connection to the lad. He also gets the attentio …n of three of the players' moms as well as the glad hand of a wealthy dad. His ex-wife's getting married, he has a lead on a sportscasting job, and he finds new ways to disappoint his son. Is there any way he can sort things out? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | soccer movie |
| Mood: | rain |
| Characters: | father son relationshipex husband ex wife relationship |
| Story: | coachphotographbare chested malekissjailsoccerchildscene during end creditsflirtingathletebribesports carparenttv studiomatch …soccer playersoccer matchdivorced parentsferrarirentman wearing towelscottish accentchild driving carthick accentsoccer teamcar alarmwashed up starsoccer coachchild driving a carcelticsoccer gamesoccer momreference to queen elizabeth iipenalty kickreference to david beckhamsingle momtrick shotsingle dadreference to kobe bryant (See All) |
Two brothers face the fight of a lifetime - and the wreckage of their broken family - within the brutal, high-stakes world of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighting in Lionsgate's action/drama, WARRIOR. A former Marine, haunted by a tragic past, Tommy Riordan returns to his hometown of Pittsburgh and enl …ists his father, a recovered alcoholic and his former coach, to train him for an MMA tournament awarding the biggest purse in the history of the sport. As Tommy blazes a violent path towards the title prize, his brother, Brendan, a former MMA fighter unable to make ends meet as a public school teacher, returns to the amateur ring to provide for his family. Even though years have passed, recriminations and past betrayals keep Brendan bitterly estranged from both Tommy and his father. But when Brendan's unlikely rise as an underdog sets him on a collision course with Tommy, the two brothers must finally confront the forces that tore them apart, all the while waging the most intense, winner-takes-all battle of their lives. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial arts |
| Themes: | drug addictionforgivenessself harm |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | beach |
| Characters: | brother brother relationshipfather son relationshiphusband wife relationshipteacherwarrioralcoholicex soldierself injury |
| Story: | coachgymviolenceone word titlebare chested malepunched in the facef wordmontagemixed martial artsbirthday partynews reporttrainingcharacter repeating someone else's dialogueknocked outkicked in the face …bankringactor shares first name with characterhairy chestsplit screencharacter says i love youcasinoyoutubetournamentiraqreconciliationpunched in the stomachblack eyephiladelphia pennsylvaniabruiserefereeunderdoghigh school teachermusclemanstrongmanwar heroslot machineboxing ringmasculinitygrudgealcoholics anonymouswinnerpittsburgh pennsylvaniaprotective maletraineru.s. marinehigh school principalkicked in the chestatlantic city new jerseyreference to isaac newtonpseudonymcellphone videoreturn homebeethovenchoke holddrive in theaterawolreference to moby dickcassette playerprize fighterfighting movieestranged brotheralcoholic relapsedislocated shoulderel paso texaswar widowbank foreclosurephysics teacherabsence from workprotective brothershirtless man (See All) |
In the 1930s, Jesse Owens is a young man who is the first in his family to go to college. Going to Ohio State to train under its track and field coach, Larry Snyder, the young African American athlete quickly impresses with his tremendous potential that suggests Olympic material. However, as Owens s …truggles both with the obligations of his life and the virulent racism against him, the question of whether America would compete at all at the 1936 Olympics in Nazi Germany is being debated vigorously. When the American envoy finds a compromise persuasive with the Third Reich to avert a boycott, Owens has his own moral struggle about going. Upon resolving that issue, Owens and his coach travel to Berlin to participate in a competition that would mark Owens as the greatest of America's Olympians even as the German film director, Leni Riefenstahl, locks horns with her country's Propaganda Minister, Josef Goebbels, to film the politically embarrassing fact for posterity. (Read More)
| Themes: | racismdysfunctional family |
| Locations: | nazi germany |
| Characters: | african americanbrother sister relationshipamerican abroaddriver |
| Period: | 1930s |
| Story: | olympicscoachcompetitionone word titlebare chested malerunningdrivingdrug addictlocker roomdebtlong takebrotherstageracingberlin germany …athletequestrace relationsamerican footballparadeanti semitismvisionfielddormitoryracial prejudiceunderage sexracial tensioncar racingolympic gamesman wearing toweltrack and fieldracial segregationsportsrelay racecollusionlong jumphistorical figureohio state universityolympic medal1936 olympics (See All) |
Scotty Smalls moves to a new neighborhood with his mom and stepdad, and wants to learn to play baseball. Rodriguez, the neighborhood baseball guru, takes Smalls under his wing - soon he becomes part of the local baseball buddies. They fall into adventures involving baseball, treehouse sleep-ins, the … desirous lifeguard at the local pool, the snooty rival ball team, and the travelling fair. Beyond the fence at the back of the sandlot menaces a legendary ball-eating dog called The Beast, and the kids inevitably must deal with him. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmcoming of age |
| Themes: | friendshipchildhood |
| Locations: | baseballswimming pool |
| Characters: | family relationshipschildrenboyself narrationboy girl kiss |
| Period: | 1960ssummeryear 1962 |
| Story: | profanitydogtwo word titlekisstitle spoken by characterexplosionchasevoice over narrationslow motion scenevomitingcandledream sequenceunderwater scenefireworkswhat happened to epilogue …cakescene during opening creditslifting someone into the airgroup of friendstwinspoolcarnivaldivingteamblack and white sceneblack eyefriendship between boysblind manspittingjunkyardsports teamfencetelling someone to shut upname callingvacuum cleanerboy with glassesbeastkidkiss on the lipsbaseball capbaseball gameutahjumping into watertreehousefourth of julyunwanted kissbaseball fieldmale vomitingstory tellingchild swearingfunfaircatapultcalling someone an idiotsteakbaseball moviemouth to mouth resuscitationdiving boardchased by a dogbaseball glovesummertimebaseball fanhomerunclimbing over a fencedoghouseplaying catchjumping into a swimming poolbaseball cap worn backwardsreference to babe ruthgroup of childrenwavingchewing tobaccoreference to the new york yankeesreference to playboyhome runthumbs up gesturereference to herculesjumping into a poolmastiffhit with a baseballcampoutplaying baseballyankees baseball capdiving into waterfemale lifeguardjuly 4thunable to swimpretending to drownautographed baseballcannonball divehit in face with a ballreference to lou gehrigreference to the world serieschild vomittingfairground rideredheaded childsandlot baseballsteak on black eye (See All) |
This story follows a teenage rock hopper penguin named Cody Maverick from his hometown of Shiverpool, Antarctica, where all of the other penguins think he's nothing but a surfing fool, to the "Big Z Memorial Surf Off" on Pen Gu Island. Young Cody is determined to win the most important competition i …n the world of penguin surfing in honor of "Big Z," a deceased surfing legend whom he has idolized since childhood. But the waves in Pen Gu are different than in Shiverpool, and the competition is steep. The current champ, egotistical Tank Evans, isn't just about to let this little penguin knock him from first place without a fight. When Cody wipes out and encounters Geek, a recluse aging former surfer, living in the jungle, he learns some important lessons about life and surfing, and even teaches Geek a thing or two. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | mockumentarycomputer animationfake documentarycgi animation |
| Themes: | friendshipsurrealismrivalry |
| Mood: | breaking the fourth wall |
| Locations: | beachoceanjungle |
| Characters: | mother son relationshipfamily relationshipssingle mother |
| Story: | competitionpunctuation in titleflashbacktitle spoken by characterurinationsecretapostrophe in titleislandbirdscene during end creditschickensurfingvolcanotrophysurprise after end credits …whalepenguinsurfersurfboardlifeguardrescue from drowningscatological humorantarcticaanimal protagonistukuleleotterigloosea urchinsportsmanshipinstant replaywipeout (See All) |
Based on the true story of a small-town Indiana team that made the state finals in 1954, this movie chronicles the attempts of a coach with a spotty past, and the town's basketball-loving drunk to lead their high school team to victory.
| Subgenre: | independent filmfish out of waterbasketball movie |
| Themes: | friendshipdrunkennessredemptionalcoholism |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | small townrural setting |
| Characters: | father son relationshipfamily relationshipsfriend |
| Period: | 1950s |
| Story: | coachbased on true storybasketballmontageteen angstathleteteamunderdogsports teamchampionshipbasketball playersecret pastindianahigh school athletestar spangled banner …nostalgicstudent athletebasketball teamhigh school basketballbasketball coachafiteam spiritstate champion (See All) |
Based on the true story of 'Leigh Anne Tuohy' (qv) and 'Sean Tuohy' (qv) who take in a homeless teenage African-American, 'Michael Oher' (qv). Michael has no idea who his father is and his mother is a drug addict. Michael has had little formal education and few skills to help him learn. Leigh Anne s …oon takes charge however, as is her nature, ensuring that the young man has every opportunity to succeed. When he expresses an interest in football, she goes all out to help him, including giving the coach a few ideas on how best to use Michael's skills. They not only provide him with a loving home, but hire a tutor to help him improve his grades to the point where he would qualify for an NCAA Division I athletic scholarship. 'Michael Oher' (qv) was the first-round pick of the Baltimore Ravens in the 2009 NFL draft. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | fish out of waterfootball movie |
| Themes: | investigationracismpovertydrug useabuseadoptionprejudicenear death experience |
| Locations: | kitchentrucksinging in a carchristianity school |
| Characters: | mother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipafrican americanbrother sister relationshipteenage boyfemale protagonistchristianchristianityteacher student relationship |
| Story: | drugcoachthree word titlef ratedinterviewflashbackguntitle spoken by characterbased on true storybased on booksunglassescar crashprayerdrug dealerwoman …trainingdrug addictcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguecheerleaderblack americanstrong female characterwhat happened to epiloguerace relationsamerican footballstrong female leadcompassioninterracial friendshipredneckobesityarchival footagefamily dinnergunfirenewspaper clippingsouthern accentthanksgivingnarrated by charactersouthernerhigh school teacherrunning awaydemocratadopted sontutorilliteracycoincidenceessaysurrogate motherprivate schoolfootball teamtitle same as bookcrack cocainebmwinterracial adoptionmemphis tennesseesaying graceends with biographical noteshigh school graduationstarts with narrationfootball coachfootball gamenon violencehigh school footballhigh school athletefootball stadiummotivationalbased on factaudio flashbackpep talkrecruitingfootball fanfootball practicehomeless teenagerenglish classsocietal hypocrisyadopteeadopted brotherncaacheerleading squadfatherless childadoptive mother adopted son relationshipmotherly loveadoptive parentkilled on birthdayfootball starparental neglectadoptive familymagical negro stereotypeprotective motherrapping in a car40 ozends with real life footagedrug addicted motheroral examthe projectsnational association for the advancement of colored peoplewhite saviorbaltimore ravensbiracial familycollege recruitmentgentle giantfootball scholarshipsouthern woman (See All) |
The Fighter is a drama about boxer "Irish" Micky Ward's unlikely road to the world light welterweight title. His Rocky-like rise was shepherded by half-brother Dicky, a boxer-turned-trainer on the verge of being KO'd by drugs and crime.
| Subgenre: | documentary filmmakingboxing movie |
| Themes: | drugsprisonrobberyangerdrug useredemptiondrug addictionpolice brutality |
| Locations: | barcarlondon englandapartmentsinging in a caroral sex in a car |
| Characters: | mother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipbrother sister relationshipprostitutesister sister relationshipex husband ex wife relationshipamerican abroadpolice arrestpolice sergeantrunning from the police |
| Period: | 1990s |
| Story: | gymbloodinterviewtwo word titlebare chested malefightcigarette smokingsingingchasepantiesbased on true storybeatingslow motion scenepunched in the face …watching tvarrestfalling from heightcriminaltelephonefoot chaseprisonerboxingscantily clad femalebartendertraininglimousinedrug addictblack pantiescharacter repeating someone else's dialogueknocked outscene during end creditscourtmanipulationhairy chestautomobilebrothertrustfreeze framegirl in pantiesapplauseactor playing himselfloyaltywhat happened to epiloguenipples visible through clothingcakescene during opening creditscatfightboxermovie theaterpress conferenceirishhome movieembarrassmentmale underwearboxer shortsgash in the facepunched in the stomachblack brablack eyeconvictrelease from prisonbruiselightblack bra and pantiesshameimpersonating a police officerunderdogirish americanstrategyscene before opening creditsdomineering motherinterracial kisswoman in bra and pantiesboxing matchprison visitboxing ringcrack cocainefemale bartenderhalf brotherintercombudweiserdocumentary crewboxing gloveslarge familybandaged handbroken handjumping ropecharacter appears on tvtitle boutdrug withdrawalnew hampshireatlantic city new jerseypythonreference to the new york timesgiving the fingerhalf brother half brother relationshipboxing trainersee through brathinnessjumping from a windowparent grown child relationshipsportsex boxerfighting moviecollege dropoutreference to mtvcalling parent by first nameresisting arrestgarbage dumpstercrack housetitle fightwatching self on tvboxing managershadow boxingcambodianchurch bellsblue collar workerboxing knockoutends with real life footagereference to hboassault on police officerwatching boxing on tvadidas clothingbrother brother hugboxing kocharacter is the subject of a documentaryreference to sugar ray leonardwelterweight boxer (See All) |
Three men, three dreams. It's 1976 in Flint, Michigan. Jackie Moon's American Basketball Association team languishes in last place, with few fans in the seats. Jackie dreams of a merger with the NBA. A tough-minded point guard named Monix is at the end of his career; he's played on the champion Celt …ics but accepts a trade to Flint to be close to Lynn, the love of his life. Clarence "Coffee" Brown dreams of stardom: he's the Tropics' best player, but he's a hotdog who doesn't value teamwork. When the trio learns that a merger is in the works that won't include the Tropics, they pull the team together to try to achieve the impossible. Can dreams come true in Flint? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | basketball movie |
| Themes: | wrestling |
| Locations: | barbussex in living room |
| Characters: | mother son relationshiphusband wife relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipsingerpriestex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationship |
| Period: | 1970s |
| Story: | coachpunctuation in titlefemale nuditybloodmasturbationsex scenefightknifepistolwoman on topbeatingsex on couchface slapslow motion scene …punched in the facebrawlfalling from heightvomitingjailvoyeuralcoholf wordbasketballimmigrantdream sequencepublic nuditycostumelocker roomscene during end creditscheerleadershot in the armbearriothyphen in titlepornographybeer drinkingcaught having sexpress conferencecoitusteamunfaithful wifehit in the crotchpunched in the stomachsex talkheaventitle at the enddead mothersports teamchampionshiploud sexcar washmichiganrussian roulettetv studiooverturning carroller skateswashing machinebus ridedumpstergarbage canoverhearing sextrophy wifebasketball courtcage fightingtradetv broadcastbitten on the armbreast flashingbasketball teamwild animalafropep talksexless marriagepack of moneycanonfrat packmaulingchain smokingnbaramppastiespromoterdolly zoomarm in castmergerdance showsports commentatoranimal fightdead parentflint michiganleg bandagebullet ricochetdunkslam dunk (See All) |
The story begins with Speed Racer who is a young man with natural racing instincts whose goal is to win The Crucible, a cross-country car racing rally that took the life of his older brother, Rex Racer. Speed is loyal to the family business, run by his parents Pops and Mom. Pops designed Speed's car …, the Mach 5. The owner of Royalton Industries makes Speed a lucrative offer, Speed rejects the offer, angering the owner. Speed also uncovers a secret that top corporate interests, including Royalton, are fixing races and cheating to gain profit. With the offer to Speed denied, Royalton wants to ensure that Speed will not win races. Speed finds support from his parents and his girlfriend Trixie and enters The Crucible in a partnership with his one-time rival, Racer X, seeking to rescue his family's business and the racing sport itself. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artscult filmconspiracy |
| Themes: | wrestlingtorturedeceptioncorruptiontheftchildhoodcheating |
| Mood: | car chasebreaking the fourth wall |
| Locations: | schoolhotelcarhelicopterdeserturban settingtunnelschool teacher |
| Characters: | brother brother relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipsboyfriend girlfriend relationshipbrother sister relationshipdriver |
| Period: | future |
| Story: | competitionf ratedcharacter name in titleflashbackgunkissfighttitle spoken by characterexplosionpistolshootoutfistfightmachine guncar accidentpunched in the face …gunfightbrawlfalling from heightmaskheld at gunpointhand to hand combatbombkung fumountainnonlinear timelineexploding cardisarming someonechild in perilbased on tv seriesfantasy sequencefactoryundercoverninjaknocked outkicked in the facehandgunsecret agentobscene finger gestureracinggarageeavesdroppingloyaltyracemagazinemexican standoffpresumed deadmechanicloss of sonkicked in the crotchaquariumdaydreambettoursecret identitywilhelm screamloss of brothersunbathingcontractpetcandyplastic surgerycar racearmored cartelevision newsrace carglocksuitspeedfish tankbased on cartoondruggedindustryactual animal killedbased on animealtered version of studio logoslingshotchimpanzeefather son estrangementapeprivate jettommy guntycoonrace trackracetrackthrown from a carshoulder holsterstock marketchildhood sweetheartpancakecorporate crimegadget carexaminationmotorperson in a car trunkpiranhatelevision broadcastautomobile racingrich snoballiancestocksvirtual setracerracecar driverfaking own deathfinger bitten offtrippyblowgunchildhood lovepushed from heightschoolyard fightactor talks to audiencecar jumpgocartfinish linepants falling downrace car crashrunning a car off the roadfuturistic carcar goes over a cliffcorporate conglomerationpet monkeycheckered flagpushed out a windowbody slamgame fixing (See All) |
Adonis Johnson is the son of the famous boxing champion Apollo Creed, who died in a boxing match in _Rocky IV (1985)_ (qv). Adonis wasn't born until after his father's death and wants to follow his fathers footsteps in boxing. He seeks a mentor who is the former heavyweight boxing champion and forme …r friend of Apollo Creed, the retired Rocky Balboa. Rocky eventually agrees to mentor Adonis. With Rocky's help they hope to get a title job to face even deadlier opponents than his father. But whether he is a true fighter remains to be seen.... (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of age |
| Themes: | cancercourage |
| Locations: | hospitalbarrestauranthotelcarsnowmotorcyclecemeterylos angeles californiaapartmentenglandofficemexico |
| Characters: | mother son relationshipafrican americanboyfriend girlfriend relationshiptattoosingermusiciansecurity guardamerican abroadamerican in the uk |
| Period: | 1990s2010syear 1998year 2015 |
| Story: | stadiumgymphotographcharacter name in titlebloodone word titlesequelflashbackbare chested malekissfighttitle spoken by charactersurprise endingcell phonebeating …fistfightslow motion scenepunched in the facewatching tvarrestbrawlsecretvomitingsubjective cameraorphancookingconcertmansionwomanmontagewidowboxingno opening creditsvantrainingflash forwardcharacter repeating someone else's dialogueprologuelocker roomwidowercharacter's point of view camera shotproduct placementstatueknocked outlong takeautomobilemanagerpremarital sexchickenlove interestnewspaper headlinefreeze framelooking at oneself in a mirrorspin offjoggingjail cellwalkie talkieboxeryoutubepress conferencebraveryitalian americanmentorfather figurepunched in the chestphiladelphia pennsylvaniafemale doctorsocial workerjuvenile delinquentbruisemedia coverageunderdogfish tankunited kingdomunited states of americaoffice workerboxing matchn wordpunching bagreference to youtubeford mustangboxing ringfemale cinematographerlegacycockney accenthip hop musicdreadlocksfordsmartphoneseventh parttrainerfire breathingliverpoolmale camaraderieipodtijuana mexicoipadliverpool englandquitting jobdodgerockydetention centerex boxerfighting moviecancer treatmentfull circlementor student relationshipquad bikeshawarmayouth detention centre (See All) |
A devastating two hour documentary based on Lawrence Wright's book of the same name. Scientology is laid bare by a film that skilfully knits together archive footage, testimonials from former high ranking officials and public, and dramatic reconstructions.
| Subgenre: | music videoconspiracy |
| Themes: | suicidedeathmarriagereligionmoneypoliticsprisonpregnancyfearinvestigationdeceptionmagicmemoryangerdivorce …corruptiontheftparanoiadepressionblackmailinsanitygriefcelebrityillnessfaithevilabusebullyingexploitationbreak upabortiontraumawealthcouragephilosophytechnologymadnessmythologyregretreligious cult (See All) |
| Mood: | archive footage |
| Locations: | new york citychurchlos angeles californiapolice carcourtroomlakeshipyachtprison campwater torture |
| Characters: | mother son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshiphomosexualfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipsingeralienpolicemanbabywriterlawyer …thiefreference to godsecurity guardfilmmakercousin cousin relationshipex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationshipgrandmother granddaughter relationshipship captainself helplesbian daughterreligious sect (See All) |
| Period: | world war two1970s1960syear 2001year 1986year 1984year 1993year 2013year 1992year 2007year 2009year 1987 |
| Story: | auditionphotographsexinterviewcigarette smokingsingingbased on booksongbeatingfoodcar accidentface slapreenactmentsword …arrestsecretletterbookliesunglassessciencecriminalf wordsubjective cameranewspapermontagebridgehuman rightsinternetjudgecultchildbirthday partyconfessionspiritualityfbiliarcover upreadingbusinessmanipulationamerican flagbodyguardinjectionpursuitstalkingcrosssplit screenthreatwitnesstypewriterespionagenewspaper headlinesubtitled scenemooneyeglassesspiritwatching a moviehollywood californiafraudpsychologypsychologistmind controlembarrassmentstupiditysufferingsurveillance camerau.s. armyanimated sequencekickingrejectionanxietyvolcanochairbriefcasenervous breakdownrecording studioblack magicabusive husbandarrogancephysical abuseprivate investigatorimprisonmentshamejoycontractlighthouseceremonypost world war twohuman traffickingharassmentmadmanheartbreakanti warbrainwashingethicstestimonymetaphordoubtlecturetv commercialmental retardationintelligencesexual perversionreal estatenaivetyatomic bombsquirrelcameramanlawsuitcommanderdegradationasthmadenialstroketyrantpsychiatrybeliefchild custodygoddesskarmareference to youtubeu.s. navypsychoanalysiscrazinessgalaxy11 year oldtabloidsalvationhappy birthday to youintimacymattressexposesectnegotiationtheologymedical professionblogreference to sigmund freudresignationchild laborboom boxbucketpublic relationsskepticismsatancriticismsuicide threatverdictscientologywife abuseadopted childneurosisreligion versus scienceegoismcounselingpast lifepseudo sciencepulp fictionloss of faithcosmosworrying21 year oldfalse memorylie detectorintrospectionsuppressionburied treasuretranscendenceindoctrinationsleep deprivationtaxreference to the popereference to michael jordanegotistair conditionersubversionimmoralityrecruitmenttrailer housepasadena californiareference to the nazisproposition 8fantasy versus realityforced confessionreference to london englandelectro shockirsarthritisjustificationpledgefolk artreference to las vegas nevadareference to pearl harboryear 1950lost soulreference to rock hudsonauditorreference to the academy awardseuphoriareference to aleister crowleycourt rulingreference to berlin germanyoverlordconfidentialitydianeticsreference to the grateful deadcommodoremusical chairsreference to san francisco californiaexpelledgreedy institutionreference to washington d.c.dead personrecruitment videoreference to wayne gretzkyfalse godhumanitarianismirrationalityvindictivenessfruit flyreference to leonard cohenreference to mexicoreference to spainscience fiction writersycophant42 year oldelectrodereference to nicole kidmanreference to seattle washingtonanti christboy scouts of americabucket on headorthodontistscience versus spiritualitytax auditbait and switche meterfalse heroprevious lifereference to priscilla presleyconjunctivitisreference to christianityreference to cubarelieved of commandtax return (See All) |
'Inside Job' provides a comprehensive analysis of the global financial crisis of 2008, which at a cost over $20 trillion, caused millions of people to lose their jobs and homes in the worst recession since the Great Depression, and nearly resulted in a global financial collapse. Through exhaustive r …esearch and extensive interviews with key financial insiders, politicians, journalists, and academics, the film traces the rise of a rogue industry which has corrupted politics, regulation, and academia. It was made on location in the United States, Iceland, England, France, Singapore, and China. (Read More)
| Themes: | corruptiongreedunemploymentwealth |
| Mood: | archive footage |
| Locations: | usayacht |
| Characters: | lust for wealth |
| Period: | 1980s1990s2000syear 2001year 2008year 2000year 2006year 1998year 1982 |
| Story: | congressional hearinginterviewtwo word titlemanhattan new york citydebtbusinessmanagertv newsfraudfloridacapitalismpolitical corruptioneconomicsbillionairebanker …film starts with texticelandstatue of liberty new york cityglobalizationmoney launderingriskprivate jetstatue of libertyceofinancial crisisfinancestock marketnew york city new yorkforeclosurecorporate crimegovernment corruptionmortgagerecessionwall street manhattan new york cityinvestmentpenthouseeconomic crisisu.s. governmentgovernment coverupcapitalistcorporate greedbankingbill clintonneoliberalisminequalityconflict of interestronald reaganwhite collar crimeaccountingeconomic inequalityfinancierinsider tradingprivatizationboard of directorsstock market crashcorporate corruptiongeorge bushobama administrationplutocracybush administrationfinancial ruinderegulationfor sale signsenate hearingavariceeconomistlobbyingmillion dollarsinvestment bankkleptocracybank fraudcorrupting influence of capitalismfederal governmentfinancial fraudglobal economic crisis of 2008usa governmentbusiness failurefinancial debtcongressional testimonyponzi schemeaffluencebusiness schoolfinancial marketaccountabilitycampaign speechfederal reserve bankpart narratedthink tankinvestment bankingnegligencetent citywealth disparitybailoutbanksterbusiness corruptionfinancial disasterfinancial systemmortgage crisisreaganomicsbank of americagoldman sachsmortgage debtreagan eragreedy businessmanhedge fundponzireal estate fraudsudden wealthfinancial crimestock fraudcrony capitalismfinancializationlehman brothersbear stearnsgeothermal energygreedy bankermerrill lynchsubprime loan (See All) |
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