King's Ransom

King's Ransom

Big man. Big plan. Big mistake.

Directed by Jeffrey W. Byrd

Produced by New Line Cinema, Catch 23 Entertainment

200595 min4.9 / 10

A comedic caper built on escalating schemes and double-crosses, where a selfish businessman's plan to outwit his wife spirals into chaos when multiple parties converge on his ransom.

Hoping to foil his own gold-digging wife's plan, a loathsome businessman arranges his own kidnapping, only to realize that there are plenty of other people interested in his wealth as well.

Questions people ask

  • Is King's Ransom sad? No. Less sad than 97% of films.

  • Is King's Ransom easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.

  • Is King's Ransom violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Does King's Ransom end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is King's Ransom 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.

24/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity91

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise8

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love4

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like King's Ransom

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as King's Ransom

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like King's Ransom, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like King's Ransom, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like King's Ransom, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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