Lone Star
John Sayles invites you to return to the scene of the crime.
Directed by John Sayles
Produced by Castle Rock Entertainment, Rio Dulce
A layered neo-western mystery that excavates family and community secrets through patient investigation, blending personal reckoning with historical inquiry.
When the skeleton of his murdered predecessor is found, Sheriff Sam Deeds unearths many other long-buried secrets in his Texas border town.
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Where to watch
Questions people ask
Is Lone Star sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.
Is Lone Star violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does Lone Star end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Lone Star easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Lone Star 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.
Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like Lone Star, and what each one shares →
Like Lone Star
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Lone Star
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Lone Star, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Lone Star, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Lone Star, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
