Don't Look Up

Don't Look Up

Based on truly possible events.

Directed by Adam McKay

Produced by Hyperobject Industries

2021138 min7.1 / 10

A sharp, energetic satire that uses an apocalyptic comet as a vehicle for scathing social commentary on denial, distraction, and institutional failure in the face of existential threat.

Two astronomers go on a media tour to warn humankind of a planet-killing comet hurtling toward Earth. The response from a distracted world: Meh.

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  • Is Don't Look Up one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 97% of films.

  • Does Don't Look Up end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is Don't Look Up sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Is Don't Look Up violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is Don't Look Up scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Is Don't Look Up easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting 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.

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63/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity95

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise31

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love72

How much audiences actually like it

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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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