Breakwater

Breakwater

The deepest secrets are the last to rise.

Directed by James Rowe

Produced by Loose Cannon Pictures

202397 min5.9 / 10

A tense, morally murky thriller about an ex-con's dangerous attempt at redemption that spirals into paranoia and violence, haunted by secrets that refuse to stay buried.

A young ex-con risks his newfound freedom to track down the estranged daughter of a fellow inmate, and unknowingly brings a devil from her past straight to her doorstep.

Questions people ask

  • Is Breakwater scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.

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

  • Does Breakwater end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is Breakwater violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

  • Is Breakwater easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% 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.

26/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity38

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise20

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love20

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Breakwater

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Breakwater

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Breakwater, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Breakwater, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Breakwater, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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