Groundswell

Groundswell

Find your heart on Hawaiian shores.

Directed by Lee Friedlander

Produced by Island Film Group, Hallmark Media

202284 min6.7 / 10

A warm, feel-good romantic comedy about personal renewal and unexpected connection set against the backdrop of Hawaiian shores.

On the heels of a professional and personal setback, Atlanta chef Emma travels to Hawaii, where she meets Ben, a reclusive surf instructor.

Questions people ask

  • Is Groundswell scary? No. Less frightening than 98% of films.

  • Is Groundswell easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 98% of films.

  • Is Groundswell violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Does Groundswell end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 90% of films.

  • Is Groundswell sad? 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.

42/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity19

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise60

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love55

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Groundswell

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Groundswell

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Groundswell, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Groundswell, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Groundswell, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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