Message in a Bottle
A story of love lost and found.
Directed by Luis Mandoki
Produced by Warner Bros. Pictures, Bel Air Entertainment
A tender romantic drama about two people finding unexpected love while navigating grief and the possibility of moving forward.
A woman finds a romantic letter in a bottle washed ashore and tracks down the author, a widowed shipbuilder whose wife died tragically early. As a deep and mutual attraction blossoms, the man struggles to make peace with his past so that he can move on and find happiness.
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Is Message in a Bottle violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.
Is Message in a Bottle scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Is Message in a Bottle sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.
Is Message in a Bottle easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.
Does Message in a Bottle end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.
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Like Message in a Bottle
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Message in a Bottle
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Like Message in a Bottle, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Message in a Bottle, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Message in a Bottle, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
