Only the Strong
The ultimate martial art.
1993 • 99 min • Action · Drama
Synopsis
Former Green Beret Louis Stevens returns to his hometown of Miami after completing military service in Brazil, only to learn that his old high school has become a haven for gangs and drug dealers. After Stevens uses his capoeira skills to kick several drug dealers off of the school property, Kerrigan, one of Stevens' old teachers, sees the impact that Stevens has on the students. Kerrigan gives him the task of teaching Capoeira to a handful of the worst at-risk students at the school.
Our family guide
Best from age 13- 69 Audience · 213 · 100%
Former Green Beret Louis Stevens returns home to find his old high school overrun by gangs and drug dealers. He starts teaching Capoeira to at-risk students, aiming to instill discipline and provide a positive outlet. The film follows his journey to empower them and reclaim the school.
- Violence & peril
- 5/10
- Language
- 3/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 4/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 1/10
- Scary moments
- 3/10
Heads up
- Some stylized martial arts violence
- Depiction of gang activity and drug dealing
- Occasional strong language
- Challenges faced by at-risk youth
What it models well
- Discipline and respect
- Mentorship and guidance
- Finding positive outlets
- Overcoming adversity
Talk about it after
- The impact of role models on young people
- How discipline can help achieve goals
- Alternatives to gang involvement
- Standing up for what is right
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Top billed cast
Director: Sheldon Lettich • Crew: Luis Esteban, Sheldon Lettich
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.9/10 (213)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $6,000,000
- Box office
- $3,283,371
- IMDb
- tt0107750