Everybody Knows
Who did it?
Directed by Asghar Farhadi
Produced by Memento Production, Lucky Red
A tense, morally murky thriller about a kidnapping that unearths buried secrets and betrayals within a tight-knit community, leaving guilt and suspicion in its wake.
Laura, a Spanish woman living in Buenos Aires, returns to her hometown outside Madrid with her Argentinian husband and children. However, the trip is upset by unexpected events that bring secrets into the open.
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Is Everybody Knows sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.
Does Everybody Knows end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 80% of films.
Is Everybody Knows scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.
Is Everybody Knows easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
Is Everybody Knows violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like Everybody Knows
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Everybody Knows
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Everybody Knows, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Everybody Knows, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Everybody Knows, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
