I Am Jonas

I Am Jonas

Directed by Christophe Charrier

Produced by ARTE, En Compagnie des Lamas

201882 min6.7 / 10

A haunting coming-of-age drama about a teenage boy's formative but traumatic encounter with an older, predatory figure, told through the lens of adult memory and regret.

When Jonas was 14 he met the charismatic but mysterious Nathan. In addition to guiding him in grappling with his sexuality, Jonas soon confronts something dark and even dangerous about his new friend. Now an attractive, sexually assured adult, memories from this time still haunt Jonas.

Questions people ask

  • Is I Am Jonas sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.

  • Does I Am Jonas end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 80% of films.

  • Is I Am Jonas easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Is I Am Jonas violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is I Am Jonas scary? 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.

54/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity56

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise53

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love55

How much audiences actually like it

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Like I Am Jonas

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as I Am Jonas

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like I Am Jonas, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like I Am Jonas, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like I Am Jonas, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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