
House Calls
A funny love story.
Directed by Howard Zieff
Produced by Universal Pictures
A warm, playful romantic comedy about a grieving surgeon's journey from casual dating to genuine connection with a woman who truly understands him.
Charley is a surgeon who's recently lost his wife; he embarks on a tragicomic romantic quest with one woman after another until he meets up with Ann, a singular woman, closer to his own age, who immediately and unexpectedly captures his heart.
Questions people ask
Is House Calls violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.
Is House Calls scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Is House Calls easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.
Does House Calls end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.
Is House Calls sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Like House Calls
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as House Calls
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like House Calls, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like House Calls, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like House Calls, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































