Killer

Killer

A film that kills... with laughter

Directed by Juliusz Machulski

Produced by CANAL+ Polska, ITI Cinema

1997104 min7.6 / 10

A comedic mistaken-identity romp where an ordinary man gets caught up in mob hijinks, prioritizing laughs and absurd situations over genuine danger or depth.

An innocent cab driver is mistaken for a contract killer and imprisoned. Soon, he is sprung by a mob boss who needs a "killer" for a few more jobs.

Questions people ask

  • Is Killer sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.

  • Is Killer easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

  • Does Killer end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Killer violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Killer 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.

61/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity17

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise97

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love90

How much audiences actually like it

The highest scores in the catalogue →

Ensemble

Like Killer

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Killer

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Killer, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Killer, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Killer, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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