Carl's Date

Carl's Date

New adventure. Same wingman.

Directed by Bob Peterson

Produced by Pixar

20239 min7.4 / 10

A heartwarming, gently comedic short about an elderly widower's nervous return to dating, anchored by the loyal, bumbling companionship of his dog.

Carl Fredricksen reluctantly agrees to go on a date with a lady friend—but admittedly has no idea how dating works these days. Ever the helpful friend, Dug steps in to calm Carl's pre-date jitters and offer some tried-and-true tips for making friends—if you're a dog.

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  • Is Carl's Date easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 99% of films.

  • Is Carl's Date scary? No. Less frightening than 98% of films.

  • Does Carl's Date end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of films.

  • Is Carl's Date violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is Carl's Date sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.

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69/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity38

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise89

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love85

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Carl's Date

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Carl's Date

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Carl's Date, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Carl's Date, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Carl's Date, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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