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1000 to 1

2014 · 99 min

A sincere, heartwarming underdog story that moves at a steady pace, balancing the pain of recovery with the warmth of community support.

Directed by
Michael Levine
Genres
Drama
Starring
David Henrie, Hannah Marks, Luke Kleintank
Tagline
No Odds Are Too Great.
Overview
Cory Weissman is a college basketball player who suffers a devastating stroke. He perseveres to find new meaning in his life both on, and more importantly, off the court.

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Free in the UK
  • W4free
More options Data from JustWatch
Directed by
Michael Levine
Genres
Drama
Starring
David Henrie, Hannah Marks, Luke Kleintank
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Tone
  • upliftingstrength 3 of 3
  • earneststrength 3 of 3
  • warmstrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • survival
  • healing
  • identity
  • family
  • friendship
Places
  • school
  • small town
Era
contemporary
Audience
teen
Form
  • true story
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence none
  • Sex none
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action2
Horror0
Humour2
Realism8
Romance1
Tension3
Darkness3
Complexity2
Emotional weight7

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Details

Genres
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Directed by
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Written by
Bob Burris
Starring
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Music
Arturo Sandoval
Cinematography
James Mathers
Runtime
99 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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