The Stratton Story

The Stratton Story

James Stewart - June Allyson, In The True Romance of The Year

Directed by Sam Wood

Produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

1949106 min6.7 / 10

A earnest, mid-century sports drama about resilience and determination, anchored by a genuine romantic partnership and the struggle to reclaim agency after catastrophic loss.

Star major league pitcher Monty Stratton loses a leg in a hunting accident, but becomes determined to leave the game on his own terms.

Questions people ask

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

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

  • Is The Stratton Story easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Is The Stratton Story violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is The Stratton Story sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% 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.

58/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity66

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise53

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love55

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like The Stratton Story

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Stratton Story

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Stratton Story, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Stratton Story, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Stratton Story, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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