Yes, very. More sad than 96% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is Nickel Boys violent?

Yes. More violent than 88% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is Nickel Boys scary?

Yes. More frightening than 82% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Does Nickel Boys end with hope?

Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is Nickel Boys easy watching?

Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Nickel Boys

Name: Nickel Boys
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 2024
Duration: 140 min
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Ethan Herisse, Brandon Wilson, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Hamish Linklater, Gralen Bryant Banks

Directed by RaMell Ross

Produced by Plan B Entertainment, Louverture Films

2024140 min6.6 / 10

A harrowing historical drama about two Black teenagers' friendship forged in the crucible of a brutal reform school, grounded in systemic racism and institutional abuse.

Chronicles the powerful friendship between two young Black teenagers navigating the harrowing trials of reform school together in Florida.

Where to watch

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Questions people ask

Is Nickel Boys sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.
Is Nickel Boys violent? Yes. More violent than 88% of films.
Is Nickel Boys scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.
Does Nickel Boys end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.
Is Nickel Boys easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting 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.

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