This is the documentary equivalent of eating plain oatmeal—nutritious, wholesome, and completely forgettable.

Usain Bolt's story is objectively incredible: Jamaican kid becomes the fastest human in recorded history, breaks world records, dominates three consecutive Olympics. The raw material is there. But this 2012 doc executes it in the most straightforward, by-the-book way possible. Talking heads, race footage, inspirational music. It's fine.

The safety profile is impeccable—Common Sense Media calls it appropriate for all ages, and they're right. One 'hell,' maybe someone mentions a beer, that's it. You could show this in any classroom without a permission slip.

The problem? That 24-point chasm between critics (86%) and audiences (62%) tells the story. Critics appreciate the clean execution and positive messaging. Actual viewers—including kids—find it kind of dull. Common Sense Media's own review warns 'young kids might find it a little boring,' which is parent-review-speak for 'your 7-year-old will ask to leave halfway through.'

If you've got a track-obsessed kid or you're studying the Olympics, this works. Otherwise, you're better off watching Bolt's actual races on YouTube—they're more exciting and take 90 seconds instead of 90 minutes.