89

89

Arsenal's triumph against the odds

Directed by Dave Stewart

201787 min6.2 / 10

An uplifting sports documentary celebrating teamwork, leadership, and an underdog triumph that defied expectations.

89 tells the incredible story of one of football’s greatest triumphs: when against all odds Arsenal snatched the Championship title from Liverpool at Anfield in the last minute of the last game of the 1988/89 season. It’s a universal tale of a band of brothers who, led by a charismatic and deeply respected manager, came together to defy the odds and create history.

Questions people ask

  • Does 89 end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 99% of films.

  • Is 89 violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is 89 sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.

  • Is 89 scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is 89 easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.

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.

38/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity87

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise14

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love30

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like 89

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as 89

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like 89, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like 89, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like 89, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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