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Iron Will

1994 · 108 min

A stirring, old-fashioned underdog tale that mixes harsh winter survival with warm-hearted triumph and a touch of showbiz razzle-dazzle.

Directed by
Charles Haid
Genres
Adventure, Family, Action
Tagline
It's not a question of age. Or strength. Or ability. It's a matter of will.
Overview
When Will Stoneman's father dies, he is left alone to take care of his mother and their land. Needing money to maintain it, he decides to join a cross country dogsled race. This race will require days of racing for long hours, through harsh weather and terrain. This young man will need a lot of courage and a strong will to complete this race.

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Directed by
Charles Haid
Genres
Adventure, Family, Action
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Tone
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • upliftingstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 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
  • survival
  • family
  • coming-of-age
  • ambition
  • redemption
Places
  • wilderness
  • small town
  • road trip
Era
period
Audience
family
Form
  • true story
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action6
Horror1
Humour3
Realism7
Romance1
Tension6
Darkness4
Complexity4
Emotional weight7

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