Movie

Cinderella Man

2005 · 144 min

A heartfelt, old-fashioned underdog story that balances brutal boxing with tender family moments and Depression-era grit.

Tagline: One man's extraordinary fight to save the family he loved.
Overview: The true story of boxer Jim Braddock who, following his retirement in the 1930s, makes a surprise comeback in order to lift his family out of poverty.
How it feels: Earnest, uplifting, melancholic and tense. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Family, survival, redemption, class
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.
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Tone: earneststrength 3 of 3
upliftingstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: family
survival
redemption
class
justice
Places: big city
home
Era: period
Audience: teen
Form: true story
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex none