Murderball

Murderball

Directed by Henry Alex Rubin, Dana Adam Shapiro

200588 min7.1 / 10

An inspiring documentary about quadriplegic athletes competing in wheelchair rugby, celebrating human resilience, determination, and the bonds forged through sport.

Quadriplegics, who play full-contact rugby in wheelchairs, overcome unimaginable obstacles to compete in the Paralympic Games in Athens, Greece.

Questions people ask

  • Does Murderball end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of films.

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

  • Is Murderball easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Is Murderball violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is Murderball sad? 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.

51/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity50

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise34

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love72

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Murderball

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Murderball

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Murderball, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Murderball, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Murderball, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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