Drift

Drift

Two brothers. One dream. No rules.

Directed by Ben Nott, Morgan O'Neill

Produced by World Wide Productions

2013113 min5.8 / 10

A spirited period drama about two brothers pursuing an ambitious dream against social and physical obstacles, driven by brotherhood and the allure of a nascent counterculture.

In the 70s two brothers battle killer waves, conservative society and ruthless bikers to kick-start the modern surf industry.

Questions people ask

  • Does Drift end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is Drift sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.

  • Is Drift easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

  • Is Drift scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is Drift violent? 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.

17/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity41

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise5

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love15

How much audiences actually like it

The highest scores in the catalogue →

Ensemble

Like Drift

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Drift

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Drift, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Drift, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Drift, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

Share thisXBlueskyReddit