Circle of Pain

Circle of Pain

Pain is temporary. Pride lasts forever.

Directed by Daniel Zirilli

Produced by Legacy Filmworks

201090 min4.0 / 10

A redemption-focused sports drama about a fallen MMA fighter clawing his way back to glory through training and renewed purpose.

Following an in-ring accident, Dalton Hunt retired from the world of mixed martial arts at the top of his game. Unable to outrun his guilt, he lost his family, his title, and his way. But when a crooked promoter lures him back into a fight against the current undefeated champ, Patrick "The Brick" Wahle, Dalton must enlist the aid of an enigmatic trainer to turn him back into a warrior so he can stand tall and do battle once again.

Questions people ask

  • Is Circle of Pain violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.

  • Is Circle of Pain sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

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

  • Does Circle of Pain end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.

  • Is Circle of Pain easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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.

12/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity55

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise2

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love3

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Circle of Pain

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Circle of Pain

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Circle of Pain, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Circle of Pain, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Circle of Pain, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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