American Underdog

American Underdog

Some dreams become destiny.

Directed by Jon Erwin, Andrew Erwin

Produced by Lionsgate, City on a Hill Productions

2021112 min7.1 / 10

An uplifting biographical sports drama about perseverance and faith, following an underdog's unlikely rise from poverty to NFL stardom.

The true story of Kurt Warner, who went from a stockboy at a grocery store to a two-time NFL MVP, Super Bowl champion, and Hall of Fame quarterback.

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

  • Is American Underdog easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.

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

  • Is American Underdog violent? Not especially. Less violent than 74% of films.

  • Is American Underdog sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% 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.

77/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity74

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise85

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love72

How much audiences actually like it

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Like American Underdog

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as American Underdog

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like American Underdog, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like American Underdog, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like American Underdog, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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