Man on the Roof

Man on the Roof

Directed by Bo Widerberg

Produced by SF Studios, Svenska Filminstitutet

1976108 min7.1 / 10

A tense, morally complex thriller about a mysterious sniper's revenge against police brutality, driven by investigation and paranoia rather than spectacle.

When an inspector is murdered in hospital, the investigation led by Detective Martin Beck uncovers reports of misconduct and possibly revenge.

Questions people ask

  • Is Man on the Roof scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 97% of films.

  • Is Man on the Roof violent? Yes. More violent than 88% of films.

  • Is Man on the Roof easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 86% of films.

  • Does Man on the Roof end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is Man on the Roof sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% 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.

43/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity6

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise75

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love72

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Man on the Roof

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Man on the Roof

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Man on the Roof, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Man on the Roof, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Man on the Roof, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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