Catching Hell

Catching Hell

Fate can be fair or foul.

Directed by Alex Gibney

Produced by Jigsaw Productions, Triple Threat Television

2011105 min7.0 / 10

A documentary about how a single moment of bad luck transformed an ordinary fan into a scapegoat, exploring themes of blame, fate, and the cruelty of collective judgment.

After the Chicago Cubs blow an opportunity to reach the World Series in 2003, Cubs fans blame the team's misfortune on fellow fan Steve Bartman, who interfered with a foul ball and prevented Moises Alou from making a catch.

Questions people ask

  • Is Catching Hell sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of films.

  • Is Catching Hell violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Does Catching Hell end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.

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

  • Is Catching Hell easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% 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.

73/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity67

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise82

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love70

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Catching Hell

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Catching Hell

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Catching Hell, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Catching Hell, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Catching Hell, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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