Clemency

Clemency

Directed by Chinonye Chukwu

Produced by ACE Pictures Entertainment, Bronwyn Cornelius Productions

2019112 min6.3 / 10

A grave, introspective examination of moral burden and human connection forged in the shadow of state execution.

Years of carrying out death row executions have taken a toll on prison warden Bernadine Williams. As she prepares to execute another inmate, Bernadine must confront the psychological and emotional demons her job creates, ultimately connecting her to the man she is sanctioned to kill.

Questions people ask

  • Is Clemency sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of films.

  • Is Clemency easy watching? No. Less comforting than 92% of films.

  • Does Clemency end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is Clemency scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Is Clemency violent? 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.

39/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity90

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise12

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love35

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Clemency

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Clemency

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Clemency, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Clemency, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Clemency, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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