Dark Horse

Dark Horse

Directed by Dagur Kári

Produced by Nimbus Film

2005100 min6.9 / 10

A warm, character-driven comedy-drama about friendship and romance set in Copenhagen, where two ordinary young men navigate life's struggles with humor and mutual support.

A young man spurs romance and helps his friend and himself go through the struggles of their ordinary life in Denmark.

Questions people ask

  • Is Dark Horse easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.

  • Is Dark Horse scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Dark Horse violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Does Dark Horse end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.

  • Is Dark Horse sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% 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.

37/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity5

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise66

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love65

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Dark Horse

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Dark Horse

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Dark Horse, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Dark Horse, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Dark Horse, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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