Underdog Stories
Inspiring underdog stories: overcoming prejudice, standing up for yourself, and actions that speak louder than claps.
Inspiring underdog stories: overcoming prejudice, standing up for yourself, and actions that speak louder than claps.
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Two Strangers Who Meet Five Times
A powerful short film about two men who meet five different times
Find out more about the film ›Dir. Marcus Markou - 2
Samaritan
A Muslim doctor stumbles upon the body of a right-wing politician
Find out more about the film ›Dir. Dustin Curtis Murphy - 3
Portrait
A model meets an abusive predatory photographer
Find out more about the film ›Dir. Keir Siewert - 4
Denzel
A young man creates an alter ego to help with his struggling confidence
Find out more about the film ›Dir. Michael Gamarano Singleton - 5
Quiet Carriage
A commuter debates if he should stop an intruder or live a lifetime of regrets
Find out more about the film ›Dir. Ben S. Hyland - 6
Shadow Boxer
One man's fight to break out of his father's shadow
Find out more about the film ›Dir. Ross McGowan - 7
Thank You So Much
'Clap for Carers' neighbours are challenged by the nurse next door
Find out more about the film ›Dir. Tomasz Frymorgen
7 films · 1h 10m
- 1Two Strangers Who Meet Five TimesA powerful short film about two men who meet five different timesdrama · emotional · heartwarmingFind out more about the film ›
- 2SamaritanA Muslim doctor stumbles upon the body of a right-wing politiciancrime · atmospheric · cerebralFind out more about the film ›
- 3PortraitA model meets an abusive predatory photographerdrama · controversial · intenseFind out more about the film ›
- 4DenzelA young man creates an alter ego to help with his struggling confidencedrama · emotional · heartwarmingFind out more about the film ›
- 5Quiet CarriageA commuter debates if he should stop an intruder or live a lifetime of regretscomedy · hilarious · satiricalFind out more about the film ›
- 6Shadow BoxerOne man's fight to break out of his father's shadowaction · emotional · inspiringFind out more about the film ›
- 7Thank You So Much'Clap for Carers' neighbours are challenged by the nurse next doorcomedy · controversial · darkFind out more about the film ›
For everyone who was ever counted out
Underdogs make the best protagonists. They have everything to prove and nothing to lose. Drawn from our editorial feature on inspiring underdog stories, these seven films cover prejudice, disability, mental health in sports and the quiet courage of standing up for yourself.
Frequently asked
Are these sports films?
Only one, the rest find their underdogs in train carriages, photography studios and everyday life.
Is it free to watch?
Yes. Every film on Klipist is free to watch, in full, on any device.
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