
In Dubious Battle
Directed by James Franco
Produced by Thats Hollywood, Rabbit Bandini Productions
A grim, ideologically charged drama about collective labor struggle in Depression-era California, where individual sacrifice collides with the impersonal machinery of organized resistance.
In the California apple country, 900 migratory workers rise 'in dubious battle' against the landowners. The group takes on a life of its own—stronger than its individual members, and more frightening. Led by the doomed Jim Nolan, the strike is founded on his tragic idealism—'courage, never submit, or yield'.
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Is In Dubious Battle sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.
Is In Dubious Battle scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.
Does In Dubious Battle end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.
Is In Dubious Battle violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.
Is In Dubious Battle easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
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Conventional, and it does not land.
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Like In Dubious Battle
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as In Dubious Battle
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like In Dubious Battle, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like In Dubious Battle, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like In Dubious Battle, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































