Michael

Michael

He's an angel... Not a saint.

Directed by Nora Ephron

Produced by Alphaville Films, Turner Pictures

1996105 min5.7 / 10

A warmhearted fantasy-comedy about skeptical reporters discovering faith and connection through an unconventional angel who embodies flawed humanity.

Tabloid reporters are sent by their editor to investigate after the paper recieves a letter from a woman claiming an angel is living with her.

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Questions people ask

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

  • Is Michael easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.

  • Does Michael end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is Michael violent? Not especially. Less violent than 74% of films.

  • Is Michael sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% 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.

26/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity58

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise17

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love13

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like Michael, and what each one shares →

Like Michael

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Michael

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Michael, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Michael, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Michael, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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