American Woman

American Woman

Never lose hope.

Directed by Jake Scott

Produced by Romulus Entertainment, Scott Free Productions

2018111 min6.3 / 10

A tender, melancholic portrait of a grandmother's love and resilience as she raises her granddaughter while grappling with the unresolved trauma of her daughter's disappearance.

A young grandmother in a small Pennsylvania town raises her daughter's child after the girl disappears. All the while, a desperate search for her continues.

Questions people ask

  • Is American Woman sad? Yes, very. More sad than 92% of films.

  • Is American Woman scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is American Woman violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Does American Woman end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 65% of films.

  • Is American Woman 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.

42/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity63

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise31

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love35

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like American Woman

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as American Woman

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like American Woman, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like American Woman, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like American Woman, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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