Man from Reno

Man from Reno

The greatest mystery she's ever written. And it could be her last…

Directed by Dave Boyle

Produced by Eleven Arts Studios, Tiger Industry Films

2014111 min6.5 / 10

A neo-noir mystery that weaves together a small-town sheriff, a Japanese author, and a vanished traveler in a deliberately ambiguous, cerebral puzzle about truth and deception.

A mystery outside of San Francisco brings together small-town sheriff Paul Del Moral, Japanese author Aki Akahori, and a traveler from Reno who soon disappears, leaving behind his suitcase and a trail of questions.

Questions people ask

  • Is Man from Reno sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Does Man from Reno end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is Man from Reno scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.

  • Is Man from Reno violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Man from Reno easy watching? 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.

49/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity47

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise55

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love45

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Man from Reno

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Man from Reno

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Man from Reno, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Man from Reno, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Man from Reno, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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