
Johnny Mad Dog
Directed by Jean-Stéphane Sauvaire
Produced by Lunar Films, Explicit Films
A harrowing, unflinching portrait of child soldiers caught in the machinery of civil war, stripped of innocence and agency.
A cast of unknown performers are used in this drama about child soldiers fighting a war in an unnamed African country.
Clusters
Questions people ask
Is Johnny Mad Dog sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.
Does Johnny Mad Dog end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 96% of films.
Is Johnny Mad Dog violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of films.
Is Johnny Mad Dog easy watching? No. Less comforting than 92% of films.
Is Johnny Mad Dog scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Johnny Mad Dog
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Johnny Mad Dog
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Johnny Mad Dog, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Johnny Mad Dog, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Johnny Mad Dog, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.




















































