Bed Bugs

Bed Bugs

Directed by Jan Henrik Stahlberg

Produced by Poison, Story House Productions

2017101 min5.0 / 10

A bittersweet comedy-drama about a washed-up aging seducer and his estranged son finding unexpected connection through misguided romantic mentorship.

Burned out and lonely Rocky is almost 50 years old and has seen better times as a womanizer. One day, Thorben shows up at his door claiming to be his son. He is trying to get advice on how to be successful with women.

Questions people ask

  • Is Bed Bugs violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.

  • Is Bed Bugs scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Bed Bugs sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.

  • Is Bed Bugs easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Does Bed Bugs 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.

9/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity24

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise4

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love5

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Bed Bugs

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Bed Bugs

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Bed Bugs, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Bed Bugs, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Bed Bugs, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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