Race

Race

The incredible true story of gold medal champion Jesse Owens

Directed by Stephen Hopkins

Produced by Trinity Race, Solofilms

2016134 min7.3 / 10

An inspirational biographical drama about Jesse Owens' rise to Olympic glory amid the racial and political tensions of 1936 Nazi Germany.

Based on the story of Jesse Owens, the athlete whose quest to become the greatest track and field athlete in history thrusts him onto the world stage of the 1936 Olympics, where he faces off against Adolf Hitler's vision of Aryan supremacy.

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  • Does Race end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is Race easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

  • Is Race scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

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

  • Is Race sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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64/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity57

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise57

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love80

How much audiences actually like it

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Everything like Race, and what each one shares →

Like Race

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Race

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Race, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Race, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Race, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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