
Labor Day
Directed by Jason Reitman
Produced by Mr. Mudd, Indian Paintbrush
A melancholic romance between a depressed single mother and an escaped convict that unfolds over a holiday weekend, balancing tenderness and danger with themes of redemption and second chances.
Two strangers are drawn together under incredible circumstances. What starts as an unforeseen encounter over a long holiday weekend soon becomes a second chance love story.
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Questions people ask
Is Labor Day sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.
Is Labor Day easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 62% of films.
Does Labor Day end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.
Is Labor Day violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Labor Day 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.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Everything like Labor Day, and what each one shares →
Like Labor Day
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Labor Day
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Labor Day, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Labor Day, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Labor Day, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































