Emily the Criminal
High risks come with even higher rewards.
Directed by John Patton Ford
Produced by Low Spark Films, Evil Hag Productions
A tense crime thriller about economic desperation and moral compromise, driven by the seductive allure of quick money and a complicated relationship between two people drawn into the criminal underworld.
Desperate for income, Emily takes a shady gig buying goods with stolen credit cards supplied by a charismatic middleman named Youcef. Seduced by the quick cash and illicit thrills, they hatch a plan to take their business to the next level.
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Is Emily the Criminal sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.
Does Emily the Criminal end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.
Is Emily the Criminal scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.
Is Emily the Criminal violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Emily the Criminal easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
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Ensemble
Everything like Emily the Criminal, and what each one shares →
Like Emily the Criminal
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Emily the Criminal
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Emily the Criminal, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Emily the Criminal, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Emily the Criminal, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
