Manhattan Romance

Manhattan Romance

Directed by Tom O'Brien

Produced by Beacon Films Inc.

201594 min4.9 / 10

A warm, character-driven romantic comedy about a filmmaker caught between romantic fantasy and genuine connection, exploring contemporary Manhattan relationships with humor and insight.

Danny, a commercial editor and documentary filmmaker attempts to finish his film, a study on relationship while navigating the relationships in his own life. Will he continue to chase the unattainable Theresa a hippy new age dancer(Caitlin Fitzgerald) or will he finally admit he's in love with his best friend Carla (Katherine Waterston) who is in an unfulfilling relationship with a political strategist(Gaby Hoffman). Manhattan Romance is a funny insightful look at contemporary life in Manhattan. It explores new age ideas and open relationship as well as true friendship and connection.

Questions people ask

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

  • Is Manhattan Romance scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Manhattan Romance easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.

  • Does Manhattan Romance end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.

  • Is Manhattan Romance sad? 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.

8/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity21

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise4

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love4

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Manhattan Romance

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Manhattan Romance

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Manhattan Romance, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Manhattan Romance, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Manhattan Romance, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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