
Jasper Jones
A knock at the window. Their lives changed forever.
Directed by Rachel Perkins
Produced by Madman Entertainment, Porchlight Films
A coming-of-age mystery set in 1960s small-town Australia that weaves together adolescent awakening, racial injustice, and the loss of innocence through a murder investigation.
Fourteen-year-old Charlie's life changes when Jasper takes his help to dispose of the body of his girlfriend, Laura. He decides to look for the murderer and falls in love with Laura's younger sister.
Clusters
Questions people ask
Is Jasper Jones sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.
Is Jasper Jones scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.
Is Jasper Jones easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does Jasper Jones end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Jasper Jones violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Jasper Jones
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Jasper Jones
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Jasper Jones, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Jasper Jones, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Jasper Jones, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































