Fourth of July

Fourth of July

An American Mess

Directed by Louis C.K.

Produced by Circus King Productions

202290 min6.3 / 10

A character-driven family drama that balances dark comedy with genuine emotional vulnerability, centered on addiction recovery and fractured familial bonds.

A recovering alcoholic and jazz pianist in NYC confronts his acerbic family during their annual Fourth of July vacation.

Questions people ask

  • Is Fourth of July sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

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

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

  • Does Fourth of July end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of films.

  • Is Fourth of July 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.

41/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity60

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise30

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love35

How much audiences actually like it

The highest scores in the catalogue →

Ensemble

Like Fourth of July

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Fourth of July

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Fourth of July, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Fourth of July, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Fourth of July, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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