
Miss Bala
Who would you become to save your family?
Directed by Catherine Hardwicke
Produced by Columbia Pictures, Canana
A high-stakes survival thriller about a woman forced into the violent underworld of cross-border crime, driven by tension and moral compromise rather than warmth.
Gloria finds a power she never knew she had when she is drawn into a dangerous world of cross-border crime. Surviving will require all of her cunning, inventiveness, and strength.
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Is Miss Bala violent? Yes. More violent than 88% of films.
Is Miss Bala easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 86% of films.
Is Miss Bala scary? Yes. More frightening than 76% of films.
Does Miss Bala end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 61% of films.
Is Miss Bala sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like Miss Bala
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Miss Bala
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Miss Bala, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Miss Bala, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Miss Bala, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

























































