Hammer

Hammer

Directed by Christian Sparkes

Produced by JoBro Productions, Sara Fost Pictures

201982 min5.4 / 10

A tense, violent neo-noir about an estranged father and son caught in a criminal spiral, exploring redemption and family bonds against a backdrop of crime and fate.

A father faces a personal crisis when he discovers his estranged son fleeing a botched drug deal. The two men embark on a violent odyssey that grapples with themes of fatherhood, family and fate.

Questions people ask

  • Is Hammer violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of films.

  • Is Hammer scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of films.

  • Is Hammer sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Is Hammer easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 86% of films.

  • Does Hammer end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 80% 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.

9/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity18

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise4

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love7

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Hammer

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Hammer

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Hammer, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Hammer, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Hammer, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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