Neon Bull

Neon Bull

Directed by Gabriel Mascaro

Produced by Viking Film, Desvia

2016101 min6.7 / 10

A contemplative character study of a rodeo worker navigating aspiration and displacement in rural Brazil, blending documentary realism with dreamlike visual texture.

Iremar works at the rodeo in North East of Brazil. From his home, the truck he uses to transport the animals, he dreams of a future in the region's booming clothing industry.

Questions people ask

  • Is Neon Bull scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Does Neon Bull end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is Neon Bull easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

  • Is Neon Bull violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is Neon Bull sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% 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.

66/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity80

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise63

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love55

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Neon Bull

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Neon Bull

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Neon Bull, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Neon Bull, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Neon Bull, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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