Canadian Bacon

Canadian Bacon

It's lonely at the top when there's no butt left to kick.

Directed by Michael Moore

Produced by PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Propaganda Films

199591 min5.8 / 10

A satirical political comedy that uses the absurdity of manufacturing a conflict with Canada to skewer presidential desperation and Cold War logic.

The U.S. President, low in the opinion polls, gets talked into raising his popularity by trying to start a cold war with Canada.

Questions people ask

  • Is Canadian Bacon sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.

  • Is Canadian Bacon easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

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

  • Does Canadian Bacon end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Canadian Bacon scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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25/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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Rarity49

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Surprise18

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Love15

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Like Canadian Bacon, But Darker

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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Canadian Bacon, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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