The Power of One

The Power of One

An exhilarating epic of a triumph of the heart.

Directed by John G. Avildsen

Produced by Regency Enterprises, Alcor Films

1992127 min7.5 / 10

An inspirational coming-of-age drama about an orphan who finds mentorship and purpose in fighting injustice through boxing and moral conviction in apartheid-era Africa.

PK, an English orphan terrorized for his family's political beliefs in Africa, turns to his only friend, a kindly world-wise prisoner, Geel Piet. Geel teaches him how to box with the motto “fight with your fists and lead with your heart”. As he grows to manhood, PK uses these words to take on the system and the injustices he sees around him - and finds that one person really can make a difference.

Questions people ask

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

  • Is The Power of One easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Is The Power of One sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Is The Power of One scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

  • Is The Power of One 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.

64/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity48

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise59

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love88

How much audiences actually like it

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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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