6.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Drama • 2025 • 99 min • Older Kids (7+)
The Senior (2025)
The Senior (2025)
Overview
The Senior is a 2025 sports drama directed by Rod Lurie, starring Michael Chiklis as Mike Flynt, a 59-year-old man who returns to his alma mater to play college football linebacker after an injury cut short his senior year decades ago. Co-starring Mary Stuart Masterson as his wife Eileen Flynt and Rob Corddry as Coach Sam Weston. Based on the true story of Mike Flynt.
Starring Cast
Michael Chiklis • Mary Stuart Masterson • Rob Corddry
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Family Values: Leans Traditional
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.7
Overview
The Senior is a 2025 sports drama directed by Rod Lurie, starring Michael Chiklis as Mike Flynt, a 59-year-old man who returns to his alma mater to play college football linebacker after an injury cut short his senior year decades ago. Co-starring Mary Stuart Masterson as his wife Eileen Flynt and Rob Corddry as Coach Sam Weston. Based on the true story of Mike Flynt.
Starring Cast
Michael Chiklis • Mary Stuart Masterson • Rob Corddry
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
Political: Leans Right
Confidence: High
The film's integration of religious piety and emphasis on personal responsibility through faith and family dynamics aligns it with conservative values in an inspirational sports context.
Diversity: Moderate
Confidence: Medium
The film incorporates visible diversity via a multi-racial college football team and minority supporting roles. Its inspirational story centers on personal growth and forgiveness, offering neutral framing of the protagonist's traditional identity without emphasizing DEI critiques.
Secondary
Family Values: Leans Traditional
Confidence: High
The narrative portrays a decades-long marriage and multigenerational family bonds as anchors of personal redemption, with reconciliation addressing past parenting flaws through apologies and faith-guided forgiveness. Traditional structures emerge affirmed despite initial strains from inherited aggression.
Christianity: Positive
Confidence: High
The film depicts Christianity as a guiding force for the protagonist's redemption, highlighted by his discovery of a Bible inscription on forgiveness that inspires reconciliation with family and self. Faith integrates with themes of perseverance and personal growth, presented without irony or critique.
LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High
The film features no LGBTQ+ characters or themes.
Trans: N/A
Confidence: High
The film features no transgender characters or themes, resulting in no portrayal to evaluate.
Female Combat: N/R
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Gender Swap: No
Confidence: Medium
The film portrays the true story of male athlete Mike Flynt and his family without gender alterations to any historical figures or established characters.
Race Swap: No
Confidence: High
The Senior depicts the true story of Mike Flynt, a white American football player, portrayed by white actor Michael Chiklis. Supporting characters, including family members played by white actors, align with the historical context without evidence of racial mismatches for established figures.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.4
6.8
Critic Ratings
7.9
5.9
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