Only the Strong

Only the Strong

The ultimate martial art.

Directed by Sheldon Lettich

Produced by Freestone Pictures, Davis Films

199399 min6.9 / 10

An uplifting action-drama about a former soldier using martial arts and mentorship to rescue at-risk youth from gang violence and despair.

Former Green Beret Louis Stevens returns to his hometown of Miami after completing military service in Brazil, only to learn that his old high school has become a haven for gangs and drug dealers. After Stevens uses his capoeira skills to kick several drug dealers off of the school property, Kerrigan, one of Stevens' old teachers, sees the impact that Stevens has on the students. Kerrigan gives him the task of teaching Capoeira to a handful of the worst at-risk students at the school.

Questions people ask

  • Does Only the Strong end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is Only the Strong easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Is Only the Strong violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

  • Is Only the Strong sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.

  • Is Only the Strong scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

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64/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity57

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Surprise72

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love65

How much audiences actually like it

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