
Mistress America
From Strangers to Sisters.
Directed by Noah Baumbach
Produced by RT Features, Mobius Literary
A buoyant, witty comedy about two young women forming an unlikely sisterhood through chaotic New York adventures, balancing genuine warmth with comedic irreverence.
A college freshman cures her disappointment and loneliness by allowing herself to be pulled into the wacky schemes of her future stepsister.
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Is Mistress America one of a kind? Yes. More singular than 87% of films.
Is Mistress America violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.
Is Mistress America scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Is Mistress America easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.
Does Mistress America end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.
Is Mistress America sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% 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.
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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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Like Mistress America
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Mistress America
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Mistress America, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Mistress America, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Mistress America, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.



























































