A Bigger Splash
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Directed by Luca Guadagnino
Produced by Frenesy Film, StudioCanal
A tense, visually sumptuous psychological thriller about desire and power dynamics that unfolds across an Italian vacation, where jealousy and manipulation corrode a relationship.
An American couple, Paul and Marianne, spend their vacation in Italy and experience trouble when Marianne invites a former lover and his teenage daughter to visit, which leads to jealousy and dangerous sexual scenarios.
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Does A Bigger Splash end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.
Is A Bigger Splash one of a kind? Yes. More singular than 88% of films.
Is A Bigger Splash scary? Yes. More frightening than 76% of films.
Is A Bigger Splash sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.
Is A Bigger Splash easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
Is A Bigger Splash violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of films.
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Like A Bigger Splash
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as A Bigger Splash
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like A Bigger Splash, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like A Bigger Splash, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like A Bigger Splash, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
