An Ordinary Man

An Ordinary Man

Directed by Brad Silberling

Produced by Enderby Entertainment, Reveal Entertainment

201790 min6.2 / 10

A morally complex, slow-burn drama about an isolated war criminal and his maid that explores guilt, redemption, and the possibility of human connection across a moral abyss.

A war criminal in hiding forms a relationship with his only connection to the outside world - his maid.

Questions people ask

  • Is An Ordinary Man sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Does An Ordinary Man end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is An Ordinary Man scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Is An Ordinary Man violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is An Ordinary Man 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.

39/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity59

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise31

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love30

How much audiences actually like it

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Like An Ordinary Man

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as An Ordinary Man

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like An Ordinary Man, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like An Ordinary Man, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like An Ordinary Man, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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