mid90s

mid90s

fall. get back up.

Directed by Jonah Hill

Produced by A24, Waypoint Entertainment

201886 min7.5 / 10

A coming-of-age story about a troubled teen finding belonging and identity through skateboarding and friendship, set against the vibrant but messy backdrop of 1990s Los Angeles.

In 1990s Los Angeles, a 13-year-old spends his summer navigating between a troubled home life and a crew of new friends he meets at a skate shop.

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  • Is mid90s easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Is mid90s scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Does mid90s end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.

  • Is mid90s sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

  • Is mid90s violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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70/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity51

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise73

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love88

How much audiences actually like it

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Everything like mid90s, and what each one shares →

Like mid90s

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as mid90s

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like mid90s, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like mid90s, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like mid90s, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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