Amanda

Amanda

Directed by Mikhaël Hers

Produced by Nord-Ouest Films, ARTE France Cinéma

2018107 min7.1 / 10

A melancholic drama about grief and unexpected responsibility, centered on the fragile bond between an uncle and his orphaned niece in the aftermath of loss.

David, who gets by doing odd jobs, meets Léna, who has just moved up to Paris, and falls in love. But soon after, his life is brutally interrupted by the sudden death of his sister. Beyond the shock, and the pain, David now finds himself alone with his young niece Amanda to care for.

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Questions people ask

  • Is Amanda sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.

  • Is Amanda scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Amanda violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Does Amanda end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Amanda easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

64/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity46

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise75

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love72

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like Amanda, and what each one shares →

Like Amanda

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Amanda

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Amanda, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Amanda, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Amanda, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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