
A Son Named Erasmus
Four friends, one thing in common
Directed by Alberto Ferrari
Produced by Eagle Pictures, Vivi Film
A warm, nostalgic comedy about middle-aged friendship and unexpected fatherhood, built on the bonds between four men revisiting their past.
Four friends in their 40s find out a deceased old flame of theirs had a child, conceived with one of them during an Erasmus (EU student exchange program) in Portugal 20 years earlier. They embark on a journey in search of the offspring, while waiting for the DNA results to find out which one is the father.
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Is A Son Named Erasmus violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.
Is A Son Named Erasmus scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Is A Son Named Erasmus easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.
Does A Son Named Erasmus end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 65% of films.
Is A Son Named Erasmus sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Conventional, and it does not land.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
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Like A Son Named Erasmus
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as A Son Named Erasmus
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like A Son Named Erasmus, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like A Son Named Erasmus, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like A Son Named Erasmus, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































