# Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning (2025)

> A concise sports biography celebrates Jim Thorpe’s extraordinary rise across multiple disciplines and his enduring place in Olympic history.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7464699

## Facts

- Runtime: 90 min
- Genres: Documentary, TV Movie
- Director: Chris Eyre
- Cast: Jim Thorpe
- TMDB rating: 6.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31557465/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: inspirational, reverent, reflective, sports history night, inspirational viewing

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