Embattled

Embattled

God. Country. Family. Fight.

Directed by Nick Sarkisov

Produced by Blitz Films

2020117 min6.7 / 10

A dark, intimate family drama centered on an abused son's struggle to break free from his MMA champion father's cycle of violence.

The eldest son of a ruthlessly tough MMA champion must fight his way out of the abusive cycle his father has continued.

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Questions people ask

  • Is Embattled violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of films.

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

  • Is Embattled scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.

  • Is Embattled easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Does Embattled end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% 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.

55/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity47

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise64

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love55

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Embattled

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Embattled

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Embattled, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Embattled, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Embattled, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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