Jet Boy

Jet Boy

He wanted to be loved for more than just a night.

Directed by Dave Schultz

Produced by Smash It Up Productions, Interstate 80 Entertainment

2001100 min6.6 / 10

A harrowing, intimate portrait of a child's desperate search for love and belonging amid exploitation, abuse, and survival on the streets.

A coming-of-age story of a reluctant 13-year-old hustler named Nathan who will do whatever it takes to feel loved.

Questions people ask

  • Is Jet Boy sad? Yes, very. More sad than 99% of films.

  • Is Jet Boy easy watching? No. Less comforting than 92% of films.

  • Does Jet Boy end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.

  • Is Jet Boy scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Is Jet Boy 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.

66/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity74

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise75

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love50

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Jet Boy

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Jet Boy

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Jet Boy, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Jet Boy, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Jet Boy, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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