Breathe

Breathe

With her love, he lived

Directed by Andy Serkis

Produced by The Imaginarium, BFI

2017118 min7.4 / 10

A tender biographical drama about love and resilience in the face of catastrophic physical loss, centered on the bond between a man and the woman who sustains him.

Based on the true story of Robin, a handsome, brilliant and adventurous man whose life takes a dramatic turn when polio leaves him paralyzed.

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Questions people ask

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

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

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

  • Does Breathe end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is Breathe easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% 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.

78/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity66

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise83

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love85

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like Breathe, and what each one shares →

Like Breathe

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Breathe

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Breathe, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Breathe, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Breathe, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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