An Ideal Father

An Ideal Father

Directed by Hélène Fillières

Produced by Albertine Productions, RTBF

202490 min6.3 / 10

A dark, paranoia-soaked murder mystery about how a beloved community figure becomes a scapegoat when tragedy strikes, exploring the fragility of reputation and trust.

Michel, the jovial owner of the only café in a small Normandy town, sees his life turned upside down when his teenage daughter is murdered. The community has his back but soon rumor spreads and Michel is singled out. From the ideal father, he becomes the ideal culprit.

Questions people ask

  • Is An Ideal Father sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.

  • Does An Ideal Father end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 80% of films.

  • Is An Ideal Father easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Is An Ideal Father scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Is An Ideal Father violent? 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.

31/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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Rarity32

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise27

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love35

How much audiences actually like it

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Like An Ideal Father

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Same Mood as An Ideal Father

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like An Ideal Father, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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