Night Zoo

Night Zoo

Directed by Jean-Claude Lauzon

Produced by Cinema Plus, La Societe Generale du Cinema du Quebec

1987115 min6.9 / 10

A gritty crime thriller about a man caught between redemption and corruption, hunted by corrupt cops while trying to reconnect with those he's damaged.

Marcel, recently released from prison, attempt to rebuild his relationship with his girlfriend Julie (now a prostitute) and especially his father Albert (who thinks he's been away on a long trip abroad), while being pursued by two corrupt cops (one of whom bears a longstanding grudge against him) for drug money he's alleged to possess.

Questions people ask

  • Is Night Zoo sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Is Night Zoo scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.

  • Does Night Zoo end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 80% of films.

  • Is Night Zoo violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

  • Is Night Zoo 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.

54/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity23

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise84

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love65

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Night Zoo

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Night Zoo

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Night Zoo, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Night Zoo, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Night Zoo, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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