Only the Strong

Is Only the Strong right for your family?

Movie 1993 99 min

Former Green Beret Louis Stevens returns to his hometown of Miami after completing military service in Brazil, only to learn that his old high school has become a haven for gangs and drug dealers. After Stevens uses his capoeira skills to kick several drug dealers off of the school property, Kerrigan, one of Stevens' old teachers, sees the impact that Stevens has on the students. Kerrigan gives him the task of teaching Capoeira to a handful of the worst at-risk students at the school.

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Provisional estimate — not yet fully analyzed. PG-13 (US)

Likely present: ViolenceFamily themesPolitical & social messagingHeavy emotional contentEducational content

The title and synopsis indicate themes of action, social drama, and education through sport.

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