# Chariots of Fire (1981)

> Two determined British runners confront prejudice, religious conviction, and elite expectations on the road to the 1924 Olympics.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/4631

## Facts

- Runtime: 123 min
- Genres: Drama, History
- Director: Hugh Hudson
- Cast: Ben Cross, Ian Charleson, Cheryl Campbell, Alice Krige, Nigel Havers, Ian Holm, Nicholas Farrell, Daniel Gerroll
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082158/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: inspirational, spiritual, earnest, inspirational viewing, sports movie night

## Synopsis

Two gifted runners face off at the Olympics, each driven by their own beliefs and struggles.

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