George Washington

George Washington

Down this twisted road, please watch over my soul and lift me up so gently so as not to touch the ground.

Directed by David Gordon Green

Produced by Youandwhatarmy Filmed Challenges, Blue Moon Productions

200090 min6.7 / 10

A haunting coming-of-age meditation on childhood innocence shattered by accidental death, told through the eyes of children grappling with guilt, secrecy, and moral complexity in a poor Southern town.

During an innocent game in an abandoned amusement park, a member of the group dies. Narrated by one of the children, the film follows the kids as they struggle to balance their own ambitions and relationships against a tragic lie.

Questions people ask

  • Is George Washington sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.

  • Does George Washington end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is George Washington scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.

  • Is George Washington violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is George Washington 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.

Written about

51/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity68

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise34

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love55

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like George Washington

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as George Washington

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like George Washington, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like George Washington, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like George Washington, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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