The Marathon

The Marathon

You never walk alone

Directed by Diederick Koopal

Produced by Eyeworks Film, Inspire Pictures

2012107 min7.3 / 10

A warm, comedic underdog story about four working-class friends pushing themselves to the limit together, driven by both financial desperation and the bonds of friendship.

Four out-of-shape car mechanics decide to participate in the Rotterdam marathon. If they reach the finish in time, they will be able to pay off their debt — if they don't, they will lose their garage.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Marathon violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Does The Marathon end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 90% of films.

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

  • Is The Marathon easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.

  • Is The Marathon sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% 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.

57/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity22

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise83

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love80

How much audiences actually like it

The highest scores in the catalogue →

Ensemble

Like The Marathon

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Marathon

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Marathon, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Marathon, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Marathon, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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