Madden

Madden

Directed by David O. Russell

Produced by Escape Artists, SMAC Entertainment

202600.0 / 10

A warm, nostalgic chronicle of John Madden's rise from coach to cultural icon, centered on his enduring friendship with Al Davis and his legacy in football and gaming.

Chronicles John Madden's incredible journey alongside best friend and true original Al Davis—from a Super Bowl-winning partnership with the Raiders, to becoming football’s most recognizable voice, to building the worldwide Madden NFL video game.

Questions people ask

  • Does Madden end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 85% of films.

  • Is Madden scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Madden easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.

  • Is Madden violent? Not especially. Less violent than 74% of films.

  • Is Madden sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% 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.

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Ensemble

Like Madden

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Madden

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Madden, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Madden, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Madden, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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