
The Freshman
Harold kicks the fun winning Goal.
Directed by Fred C. Newmeyer, Sam Taylor
Produced by The Harold Lloyd Corporation
A lighthearted silent-era comedy about an underdog college freshman's earnest quest for acceptance through football, built on physical comedy and good-natured charm.
An unathletic college freshman ridiculed by his peers for his mannerisms strives to become popular by making the football team.
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Questions people ask
Does The Freshman end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of films.
Is The Freshman easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 95% of films.
Is The Freshman sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.
Is The Freshman scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Is The Freshman violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
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.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Like The Freshman
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Freshman
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Freshman, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Freshman, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Freshman, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































