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Good for family movie night · friends night · teens
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Divided by conflict...united by a dream
Set in Belfast against the backdrop of the 1986 World Cup, Shooting for Socrates tells the story of a momentous time in Northern Ireland's football history through the eyes of players, fans and the media. The film also follows the lives of passionate football supporter Arthur and his son Tommy from East Belfast. The lead up to a momentous day in the life of a young boy (his 10th birthday) mirrors the build up to the big day for the Northern Ireland football team as they play the greatest match of their lives.
Northern Ireland1986 World CupFootball HistorySmall TownUnderdog StoryFamily DramaFeel-GoodHopefulCharacter-Driven
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Is Shooting for Socrates worth watching?
61
DecentGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 5.8).
Is Shooting for Socrates okay for kids?
Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
Will Shooting for Socrates make me laugh?
A touch
Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.
Is Shooting for Socrates plot-driven or character-driven?
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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.