Bad Education

Bad Education

Some people learn the hard way.

Directed by Cory Finley

Produced by Sight Unseen Pictures, Automatik Entertainment

2019109 min6.7 / 10

A true-crime drama about institutional corruption and betrayal, where a superintendent's idealistic mission unravels when financial malfeasance comes to light.

A superintendent of a school district works for the betterment of the student’s education when an embezzlement scheme is discovered, threatening to destroy everything.

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  • Is Bad Education violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Bad Education sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Is Bad Education scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Does Bad Education end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.

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

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55/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity54

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise57

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love55

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Bad Education

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Bad Education

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Bad Education, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Bad Education, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Bad Education, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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