Movie

The Contenders

1993 · 90 min

A wry, bittersweet look at friendship and ambition, with a sharp satirical edge and a melancholic undertow.

Overview: Eastern European immigrants and childhood friends vow to watch out for each other as they pursue success in the cutthroat world of New York film and theatre. But when against all odds opportunity arises, one questions the qualifications of his friend.
How it feels: Satirical, cynical, melancholic and warm. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Friendship, ambition, betrayal, immigration
Content: Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
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Tone: satiricalstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
warmstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: friendship
ambition
betrayal
immigration
identity
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex mild