Downeast

Downeast

We're all running from something.

Directed by Joe Raffa

Produced by APS Films

202188 min6.8 / 10

A moody small-town mystery that weaves together a rekindled romance, family trauma, and buried secrets, anchored by themes of redemption and escape.

Dives into the often ignored seedy underbelly of Maine and it follows Emma Maddox as she returns to her hometown years following the mysterious death of her brother, Mikey. As she reconnects with his best friend Tommy, the two rekindle their flame and Emma begins to uncover the web of lies the town has been keeping.

Questions people ask

  • Is Downeast sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Is Downeast scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.

  • Does Downeast end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 61% of films.

  • Is Downeast violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of films.

  • Is Downeast easy watching? 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.

67/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity70

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise71

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love60

How much audiences actually like it

The highest scores in the catalogue →

Ensemble

Like Downeast

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Downeast

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Downeast, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Downeast, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Downeast, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

Share thisXBlueskyReddit