Annapolis

Annapolis

50,000 Apply. 1,200 Are Accepted. Only The Best Survive

Directed by Justin Lin

Produced by Touchstone Pictures

2006108 min6.9 / 10

A straightforward military academy underdog drama where a determined young man overcomes self-doubt and family conflict through discipline, camaraderie, and boxing.

Jake Huard, from a shipbuilders family, promised his dying mother he'ld make it to Anapolis Naval Academy. Thanks to tenaciously bugging a Congressman, he's selected despite dubious grades. Once inside, Jake soon proves sub-standard academically. Constantly challenged to his limits, repeatedly made the 'over-cocky' reason for the entire class to suffer, Jake nearly quits, but after facing his utterly un-supportive father's gloating returns just in time. Stubborn Jake finds support withs mates as well as Senor Ali, his lover-to-be, and a discipline he may excel in: the 'brigade' boxing tournament, open to all ranks.

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  • Does Annapolis end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is Annapolis scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

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

  • Is Annapolis sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.

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

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79/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity83

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise91

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Love65

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Like Annapolis

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Annapolis

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Annapolis, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Annapolis, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Annapolis, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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