Cry Macho

Cry Macho

A story of being lost... and found.

Directed by Clint Eastwood

Produced by Malpaso Productions, Albert S. Ruddy Productions

2021104 min5.9 / 10

A contemplative neo-western about a broken man finding redemption through an unlikely bond with a troubled boy, set against the landscape of 1970s Mexico.

A one-time rodeo star and washed-up horse breeder takes a job from an ex-boss to bring the man's young son home from Mexico.

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Questions people ask

  • Is Cry Macho sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Is Cry Macho easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

  • Does Cry Macho end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 65% of films.

  • Is Cry Macho scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

  • Is Cry Macho 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.

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Cinnamon Score

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

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity50

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise14

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love20

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like Cry Macho, and what each one shares →

Like Cry Macho

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Cry Macho

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Cry Macho, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Cry Macho, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Cry Macho, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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