Blackbird

Blackbird

An alienated teenager's posturing online threat ignites a firestorm of fear in a small community.

Directed by Jason Buxton

Produced by A71 Productions, Festina Lente Productions

2012103 min6.7 / 10

A tense, socially conscious drama about a misunderstood teenager caught in a panic-driven false accusation, exploring themes of alienation, prejudice, and the fragility of reputation.

An unlikely friendship with a preppy classmate lands toubled teenager Sean Randall in serious hot water when he's falsely accused of planning a Columbine shooting scenario.

Questions people ask

  • Is Blackbird sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Is Blackbird violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

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

  • Is Blackbird easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Is Blackbird scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

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.

52/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity40

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise62

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love55

How much audiences actually like it

The highest scores in the catalogue →

Ensemble

Like Blackbird

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Blackbird

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Blackbird, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Blackbird, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Blackbird, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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