8 Seconds

8 Seconds

The sport made him a legend. His heart made him a hero.

Directed by John G. Avildsen

Produced by New Line Cinema, Jersey Films

1994105 min7.1 / 10

A biographical drama about a rodeo champion's rise and personal bonds, balancing the thrill of bull riding with intimate relationships and the shadow of mortality.

This film chronicles the life of Lane Frost, 1987 PRCA Bull Riding World Champion, his marriage and his friendships with Tuff Hedeman (three-time World Champion) and Cody Lambert.

Questions people ask

  • Is 8 Seconds scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is 8 Seconds sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.

  • Is 8 Seconds easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 62% of films.

  • Is 8 Seconds violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Does 8 Seconds end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

71/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity63

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise76

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love72

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like 8 Seconds

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as 8 Seconds

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like 8 Seconds, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like 8 Seconds, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like 8 Seconds, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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