Because of a Boy
Directed by Fabrice Cazeneuve
A coming-of-age drama about a high school student forced to confront his identity after being outed, navigating social rejection and the painful renegotiation of his closest relationships.
When Vincent finds himself a victim of outing in his high school, he must accept to live with the drastic changes it provokes, and redefine his relationships with his friends and family.
Clusters
Questions people ask
Is Because of a Boy sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.
Is Because of a Boy scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.
Is Because of a Boy violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.
Is Because of a Boy easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.
Does Because of a Boy end with hope? 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.
Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Because of a Boy
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Because of a Boy
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Because of a Boy, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Because of a Boy, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Because of a Boy, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
