Chariots of Fire

Chariots of Fire

This is the story of two men who run, not to run, but to prove something to the world. They will sacrifice anything to achieve their goals... except their honor.

Directed by Hugh Hudson

Produced by Enigma Productions, Allied Stars

1981123 min6.8 / 10

An uplifting historical drama about two runners overcoming prejudice and personal conflict to pursue Olympic glory, grounded in faith, honor, and the dignity of athletic striving.

In the class-obsessed and religiously divided UK of the early 1920s, two determined young runners train for the 1924 Paris Olympics. Eric Liddell, a devout Christian born to Scottish missionaries in China, sees running as part of his worship of God's glory and refuses to train or compete on the Sabbath. Harold Abrahams overcomes anti-Semitism and class bias, but neglects his beloved sweetheart in his single-minded quest.

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  • Does Chariots of Fire end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of films.

  • Is Chariots of Fire one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 91% of films.

  • Is Chariots of Fire easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.

  • Is Chariots of Fire violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

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

  • Is Chariots of Fire sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Familiar shape, done well.

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Love60

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