
Mr. Woodcock
Letting go of your past is hard... Especially when it's dating your mom.
Directed by Craig Gillespie
Produced by Landscape Entertainment, Avery Pix
A lighthearted romantic comedy about a man confronting his past by trying to sabotage his mother's relationship with his former tormentor.
Taken aback by his mother's wedding announcement, a young man returns home in an effort to stop her from marrying his old high school gym teacher, a man who made high school hell for generations of students.
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Is Mr. Woodcock scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Is Mr. Woodcock sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.
Is Mr. Woodcock violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
Is Mr. Woodcock easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.
Does Mr. Woodcock end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.
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Conventional, and it does not land.
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Like Mr. Woodcock
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Mr. Woodcock
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Mr. Woodcock, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Mr. Woodcock, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Mr. Woodcock, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































