
High Flying Bird
Play the game on top of the game.
Directed by Steven Soderbergh
Produced by Extension 765, Harper Road Films
A sharp, strategically-minded drama about power, ambition, and disruption in professional sports, driven by intellectual maneuvering and interpersonal stakes.
When an NBA lockout sidelines his big rookie client, an agent hatches a bold plan to save their careers -- and disrupt the league's power structure.
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Is High Flying Bird violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
Does High Flying Bird end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.
Is High Flying Bird sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.
Is High Flying Bird easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.
Is High Flying Bird scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Conventional, and it does not land.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Like High Flying Bird
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as High Flying Bird
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like High Flying Bird, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like High Flying Bird, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like High Flying Bird, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































