
Defying Gravity
Some pledges are for keeps.
Directed by John Keitel
Produced by Boom Pictures Inc.
A coming-of-age romance about a closeted gay man torn between social conformity and authentic love, marked by internal conflict and emotional stakes.
Popular frat guy Griff, the ultimate boy next boy, has a great big secret... Pete. Given an ultimatum by Pete, Griff goes the straight route until things get rough. Ultimately, defying reality is harder than he had ever imagined.
Questions people ask
Is Defying Gravity sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.
Is Defying Gravity violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
Is Defying Gravity scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.
Is Defying Gravity easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does Defying Gravity end with hope? 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.
Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Like Defying Gravity
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Defying Gravity
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Defying Gravity, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Defying Gravity, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Defying Gravity, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































