
Sergeant York
Missiles! Jets! Tanks! ... It's still the guy with guts and a gun who wins the war!
Directed by Howard Hawks
Produced by Warner Bros. Pictures
A patriotic war drama about moral transformation and duty, following a hillbilly conscientious objector who becomes a celebrated WWI hero despite his religious convictions.
Alvin York a hillbilly sharpshooter transforms himself from ruffian to religious pacifist. He is then called to serve his country and despite deep religious and moral objections to fighting becomes one of the most celebrated American heroes of WWI.
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Does Sergeant York end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 85% of films.
Is Sergeant York easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.
Is Sergeant York sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.
Is Sergeant York violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of films.
Is Sergeant York scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.
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Like Sergeant York
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Sergeant York
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Sergeant York, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Sergeant York, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Sergeant York, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































