The Freshman

The Freshman

Harold kicks the fun winning Goal.

Directed by Fred C. Newmeyer, Sam Taylor

Produced by The Harold Lloyd Corporation

192577 min7.0 / 10

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.

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.

55/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity24

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise82

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love70

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

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.

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