FM

FM

A now story with now music!

Directed by John A. Alonzo

Produced by Universal Pictures

1978104 min6.8 / 10

A spirited, music-driven comedy about radio rebels standing up for artistic freedom against corporate compromise, anchored in 1970s counterculture idealism.

When a liberal music station's owners decide to introduce army recruitment ads, despite the protests of its manager, the rebellious DJs are determined to fight back, no matter the cost.

Questions people ask

  • Is FM easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.

  • Is FM violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is FM sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.

  • Does FM end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is FM scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% 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.

48/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity36

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise49

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love60

How much audiences actually like it

The highest scores in the catalogue →

Ensemble

Like FM

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as FM

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like FM, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like FM, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like FM, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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