CODA

CODA

Every family has its own language.

Directed by Sian Heder

Produced by Vendôme Pictures, Pathé

2021112 min7.9 / 10

A tender coming-of-age story about family obligation and personal aspiration, grounded in authentic representation and genuine affection.

As a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults), Ruby is the only hearing person in her deaf family. When the family's fishing business is threatened, Ruby finds herself torn between pursuing her love of music and her fear of abandoning her parents.

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Questions people ask

  • Is CODA easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 90% of films.

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

  • Does CODA end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 85% of films.

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

  • Is CODA sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% 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.

71/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity37

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise89

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love95

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like CODA, and what each one shares →

Like CODA

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as CODA

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like CODA, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like CODA, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like CODA, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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