Mortal

Mortal

Courage is immortal.

Directed by André Øvredal

Produced by Eldorado Films, 42

2020104 min6.5 / 10

A dark fantasy thriller about a young boy hunted for powers he doesn't understand, grounded in Norse mythology and driven by both action and existential discovery.

A young boy must discover the origins of his extraordinary powers before he is captured by authorities hell-bent on condemning him for an accidental murder.

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Questions people ask

  • Is Mortal scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.

  • Is Mortal violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of films.

  • Is Mortal sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Mortal easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Does Mortal end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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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Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity68

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise32

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love45

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like Mortal, and what each one shares →

Like Mortal

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Mortal

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Mortal, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Mortal, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Mortal, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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