Mr. Go

Mr. Go

Introducing the most extraordinary gorilla in the world.

Directed by Kim Yong-hwa

Produced by Dexter Studios, Huayi Brothers Pictures

2013132 min6.6 / 10

A heartwarming family drama about a young girl and her gorilla companion bonding through baseball and inherited legacy, balancing loss with hope and wonder.

A 15-year-old circus ringmaster Wei-wei is left all alone with gorilla Ling-ling after grandfather passes away. Thanks to her grandfather's love for baseball, Ling-ling was trained to play baseball and has developed remarkable hitting skills.

Questions people ask

  • Does Mr. Go end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 90% of films.

  • Is Mr. Go easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.

  • Is Mr. Go scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Mr. Go violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Mr. Go sad? 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.

39/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity18

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise57

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love50

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Mr. Go

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Mr. Go

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Mr. Go, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Mr. Go, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Mr. Go, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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