My Dead Friend Zoe

My Dead Friend Zoe

Grief can be a funny thing.

Directed by Kyle Hausmann-Stokes

Produced by Legion M, Radiant Media Studios

2024103 min6.3 / 10

A tragicomic exploration of grief and healing that balances PTSD and loss with humor, family bonds, and the slow work of moving forward.

Merit, a U.S. Army veteran suffering from PTSD, is repeatedly tortured by visions of her deceased friend and company buddy Zoe. After her Afghanistan service in 2016, she attends group therapy until Dale, her grandfather and former Lieutenant Colonel, is recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Merit steps up to his aide, and discovers more about herself and her family, while also gaining the courage to put her metaphorical demons to rest.

Questions people ask

  • Is My Dead Friend Zoe sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Does My Dead Friend Zoe end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 71% of films.

  • Is My Dead Friend Zoe easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

  • Is My Dead Friend Zoe violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is My Dead Friend Zoe scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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25/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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Rarity36

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Surprise10

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Love35

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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