The Mighty Macs

The Mighty Macs

She dared to dream. They dared to believe.

Directed by Tim Chambers

Produced by Quaker Media

2011102 min5.2 / 10

An uplifting true-story sports drama about an underdog women's basketball team overcoming institutional obstacles through determination, faith, and collective belief.

In 1971, Cathy Rush becomes the head basketball coach at a tiny, all-girls Catholic college. Though her team has no gym and no uniforms — and the school itself is in danger of being sold — Rush looks to steer her girls to their first national championship.

Questions people ask

  • Does The Mighty Macs end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of films.

  • Is The Mighty Macs easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.

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

  • Is The Mighty Macs violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is The Mighty Macs sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.

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14/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity50

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise4

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love5

How much audiences actually like it

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