Woodlawn

Woodlawn

One Hope. One Truth. One Way (John 14:6)

Directed by Jon Erwin, Andrew Erwin

Produced by Sony Pictures

2015123 min6.8 / 10

An inspirational sports drama rooted in faith and racial reconciliation, where a young athlete's talent and belief become instruments for unity in a divided 1970s school.

Love and unity in a school torn by racism and hate in the 1970s. A gifted high school football player must learn to embrace his talent and his faith as he battles racial tensions on and off the field.

Questions people ask

  • Does Woodlawn end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 92% of films.

  • Is Woodlawn easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Is Woodlawn scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is Woodlawn violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Woodlawn sad? 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.

58/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity77

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise39

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love60

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like Woodlawn, and what each one shares →

Like Woodlawn

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Woodlawn

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Woodlawn, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Woodlawn, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Woodlawn, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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