Jason's Lyric

Jason's Lyric

Love is courage.

Directed by Doug McHenry

Produced by PolyGram Filmed Entertainment

1994119 min6.7 / 10

A character-driven drama about a young man navigating love, family trauma, and personal courage in a gritty urban setting.

The story of a young man who must confront his own fears about love as well as his relationships with family and friends.

Questions people ask

  • Is Jason's Lyric sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.

  • Is Jason's Lyric easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 62% of films.

  • Does Jason's Lyric end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.

  • Is Jason's Lyric violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Jason's Lyric 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.

49/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity48

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise45

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love55

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Jason's Lyric

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Jason's Lyric

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Jason's Lyric, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Jason's Lyric, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Jason's Lyric, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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