
May December
Some roles are transformative.
Directed by Todd Haynes
Produced by Gloria Sanchez Productions, Killer Films
A provocative, darkly comedic examination of a marriage built on scandal and abuse, destabilized by an actress's intrusive method acting and the couple's inability to escape their past.
Twenty years after their notorious tabloid romance gripped the nation, a married couple buckles under the pressure when an actress arrives to do research for a film about their past.
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Questions people ask
Does May December end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 80% of films.
Is May December sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.
Is May December scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.
Is May December violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.
Is May December easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
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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
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Everything like May December, and what each one shares →
Like May December
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as May December
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like May December, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like May December, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like May December, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































