Mr. Irrelevant

Mr. Irrelevant

He will change the way you see the world.

Directed by Jonathan Levine

Produced by Skydance Sports, Domain Entertainment

2026125 min0.0 / 10

An earnest sports biopic about an underdog NFL player battling terminal cancer, built on warmth, hope, and the triumph of perseverance over adversity.

The last player selected in the 1983 NFL draft by the New York Giants, underdog John Tuggle defies expectations on and off the field for head coach Bill Parcells, his newfound love, and his team, proving that remarkable hope and perseverance can transcend even the greatest challenges.

Questions people ask

  • Does Mr. Irrelevant end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of films.

  • Is Mr. Irrelevant scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Mr. Irrelevant easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.

  • Is Mr. Irrelevant sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Is Mr. Irrelevant violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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