
The Forge
Whoever wants the next generation the most will get them.
Directed by Alex Kendrick
Produced by Affirm Films, Kendrick Brothers
19 year old Isaiah Wright lives for basketball and video games. A year out of high school, he has no job, no plans, and no idea how to be a man. At odds with his single mother Cynthia, Isaiah is given an ultimatum – to step up or move out. Feeling the pull from his friends and the push from his mom, Isaiah is hired by Moore Fitness, unaware of how the owner will personally impact his life. With the prayers of his mother and unexpected guidance from his new mentor, Isaiah is forced to deal with his past, sacrifice his selfishness and discover how God might have a greater purpose for his life.
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Questions people ask
Does The Forge end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 85% of films.
Is The Forge scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Is The Forge easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.
Is The Forge violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
Is The Forge 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.
Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
There is almost nothing else like this.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like The Forge, and what each one shares →
Like The Forge
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Forge
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Forge, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Forge, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Forge, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.




























































