Back of the Net

Back of the Net

Out of the classroom and onto the pitch.

Directed by Louise Alston

Produced by Screen Tasmania, Jaggi Entertainment

201986 min6.6 / 10

A straightforward sports drama about a determined young athlete navigating rivalry and competition at a soccer academy, with an emphasis on personal growth and team spirit.

A new student at a soccer academy is determined to beat her rival's team in the national tournament.

Questions people ask

  • Is Back of the Net scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Does Back of the Net end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is Back of the Net sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.

  • Is Back of the Net easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.

  • Is Back of the Net violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% 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.

50/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity40

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise61

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love50

How much audiences actually like it

The highest scores in the catalogue →

Ensemble

Like Back of the Net

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Back of the Net

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Back of the Net, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Back of the Net, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Back of the Net, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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