Bridegroom

Bridegroom

A love story, unequaled.

Directed by Linda Bloodworth-Thomason

Produced by Mozark Productions

201380 min7.3 / 10

An intimate documentary portrait of a loving relationship cut short by tragedy, exploring grief, love, and the fight for marriage equality.

A documentary that tells the emotional journey of Shane and Tom, two young men in a loving and committed relationship — a relationship that was cut tragically short by a misstep off the side of a roof.

Questions people ask

  • Is Bridegroom sad? Yes, very. More sad than 99% of films.

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

  • Is Bridegroom violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

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

  • Is Bridegroom easy watching? 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.

82/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

There is almost nothing else like this.

Rarity91

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise76

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love80

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Bridegroom

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Bridegroom

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Bridegroom, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Bridegroom, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Bridegroom, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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