Bound for Glory

Bound for Glory

Directed by Hal Ashby

Produced by United Artists

1976147 min6.9 / 10

A humanistic biographical portrait of Woody Guthrie's journey through Depression-era America, grounded in folk music and the dignity of working people.

A biography of Woody Guthrie, one of America's greatest folk singers. He left his dust-devastated Texas home in the 1930s to find work, discovering the suffering and strength of America's working class.

Questions people ask

  • Is Bound for Glory sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Is Bound for Glory scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Does Bound for Glory end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 65% of films.

  • Is Bound for Glory violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is Bound for Glory easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 62% 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.

47/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity65

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise19

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love65

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Bound for Glory

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Bound for Glory

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Bound for Glory, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Bound for Glory, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Bound for Glory, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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