The Knockout

The Knockout

Directed by Mack Sennett

Produced by Keystone Film Company

191430 min5.8 / 10

A lighthearted silent-era slapstick comedy about a man trying to impress his girlfriend through a boxing match, built entirely on physical humor and comic chaos.

To show his girl how brave he is, Pug challenges the champion to a fight. Charlie referees, trying to avoid contact with the two monsters.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Knockout sad? No. Less sad than 97% of films.

  • Is The Knockout scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

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

  • Is The Knockout easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.

  • Is The Knockout violent? 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.

31/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity22

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise69

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love15

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like The Knockout

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Knockout

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Knockout, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Knockout, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Knockout, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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