Mojave Moon

Mojave Moon

Directed by Kevin Dowling

199695 min4.9 / 10

A lighthearted romantic comedy-thriller set in the Mojave Desert where a man navigates a tangled love triangle amid escalating absurdity and the threat of a volatile boyfriend.

Al McCord is hanging out at his favourite restaurant when he meets an attractive young woman (Ellie) who is looking for a ride from the city out into the Mojave Desert, where her mother lives. Little does he know that while Ellie is falling in love with him, he is falling for her mother (Julie), despite the nearby presence of Julie's boyfriend who seems likely to go berzerk at any moment. Even more strange, hilarious events follow and it's up to Al to find some explanation. His life may never again be the same.

Questions people ask

  • Is Mojave Moon sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.

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

  • Does Mojave Moon end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is Mojave Moon violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is Mojave Moon scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% 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.

11/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity27

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise6

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love4

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Mojave Moon

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Mojave Moon

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Mojave Moon, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Mojave Moon, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Mojave Moon, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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