Involuntary

Involuntary

Directed by Ruben Östlund

Produced by Plattform Produktion, Coproduction Office

200898 min6.4 / 10

A fragmented, socially uncomfortable ensemble film that examines moral paralysis and the costs of inaction through interconnected stories of everyday cruelty and social transgression.

In several unrelated stories, the consequences of putting one's foot down – or failing to do so – are explored.

Questions people ask

  • Does Involuntary end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 78% of films.

  • Is Involuntary sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Is Involuntary scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.

  • Is Involuntary easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Is Involuntary violent? 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.

55/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity64

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise63

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love40

How much audiences actually like it

The highest scores in the catalogue →

Ensemble

Like Involuntary

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Involuntary

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Involuntary, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Involuntary, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Involuntary, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

Share thisXBlueskyReddit