Lava

Lava

Directed by James Ford Murphy

Produced by Pixar

20157 min7.3 / 10

A visually stunning musical romance between two volcanoes that spans millions of years, blending whimsy with poignant longing and natural wonder.

Inspired by the isolated beauty of tropical islands and the explosive allure of ocean volcanoes, Lava is a musical love story that takes place over millions of years.

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Questions people ask

  • Is Lava easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 99% of films.

  • Does Lava end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 99% of films.

  • Is Lava scary? No. Less frightening than 98% of films.

  • Is Lava violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is Lava sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.

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.

83/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

There is almost nothing else like this.

Rarity96

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise75

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love80

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like Lava, and what each one shares →

Like Lava

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Lava

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Lava, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Lava, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Lava, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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