
Highball
One year. Three parties. Twelve fools.
Directed by Noah Baumbach
A lighthearted ensemble comedy about a newlywed couple's attempts to build social connection through a series of parties with their Brooklyn friends.
A newly married couple tries to enhance their social life by throwing fabulous parties and inviting all their friends in Brooklyn to their home.
Questions people ask
Is Highball violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.
Is Highball sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.
Is Highball easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.
Is Highball scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Does Highball end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% 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.
Written about
Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Conventional, and it does not land.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Highball
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Highball
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Highball, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Highball, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Highball, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.




























































