Cosmopolis

Cosmopolis

How far can he go before he goes too far?

Directed by David Cronenberg

Produced by Alfama Films, Prospero Pictures

2012109 min5.7 / 10

A cerebral, darkly philosophical descent into the dissolution of a billionaire's empire and psyche, unfolding as a surreal, dialogue-driven meditation on power, mortality, and meaning amid urban chaos.

Riding across Manhattan in a stretch limo during a riot in order to get a haircut, a self-made 28-year-old billionaire asset manager's life begins to crumble.

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  • Does Cosmopolis end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 99% of films.

  • Is Cosmopolis scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.

  • Is Cosmopolis sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Is Cosmopolis easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Is Cosmopolis violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% 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.

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Cinnamon Score

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

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Rarity84

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise5

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love13

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Cosmopolis

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Cosmopolis

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Cosmopolis, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Cosmopolis, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Cosmopolis, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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