Dear Zoe

Dear Zoe

Directed by Gren Wells

Produced by Zin Haze Productions

202294 min6.4 / 10

A coming-of-age drama about grief and healing, where a young woman processes her sister's death through unexpected bonds with flawed but caring men.

Tess enlists her biological father – a lovable slacker from the wrong side of the tracks – and the charming juvenile delinquent next door to help her come to grips with the death of her little sister.

Questions people ask

  • Is Dear Zoe sad? Yes, very. More sad than 92% of films.

  • Is Dear Zoe scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Dear Zoe violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is Dear Zoe easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 62% of films.

  • Does Dear Zoe end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% 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.

28/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity35

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise13

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love40

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Dear Zoe

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Dear Zoe

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Dear Zoe, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Dear Zoe, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Dear Zoe, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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