One Man's Hero

One Man's Hero

One man's hero is another man's traitor.

Directed by Lance Hool

Produced by Arco Films S.L, Hool/Macdonald Productions

1999121 min5.4 / 10

A historical drama about loyalty, betrayal, and moral conviction, following an Irish soldier caught between two armies and two nations during the Mexican-American War.

One Man's Hero tells the little-known story of the "St. Patrick's Battalion" or "San Patricios," a group of mostly Irish and other immigrants of the Catholic faith who deserted to Mexico after encountering religious and ethnic prejudice in the U.S. Army during the Mexican-American War. The plot centers around the personal story of John Riley, an Irishman who had been a sergeant in the American Army who is commissioned as a captain in the Mexican army and commands the battalion, as he leads his men in battle and struggles with authorities on both sides of the border

Questions people ask

  • Is One Man's Hero sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Is One Man's Hero violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.

  • Is One Man's Hero scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.

  • Does One Man's Hero end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is One Man's Hero easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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15/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity51

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise4

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love7

How much audiences actually like it

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Like One Man's Hero

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

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Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like One Man's Hero, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like One Man's Hero, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like One Man's Hero, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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