Not Fade Away

Not Fade Away

there is no past no future either. just the Now--

Directed by David Chase

Produced by Paramount Vantage, Indian Paintbrush

2012112 min5.4 / 10

A nostalgic coming-of-age story about friendship and ambition set against the vibrant 1960s rock scene, grounded in the specific texture of suburban New Jersey life.

Set in suburban New Jersey in the 1960s, a group of friends form a rock band and try to make it big.

Questions people ask

  • Is Not Fade Away scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Not Fade Away violent? Not especially. Less violent than 73% of films.

  • Is Not Fade Away easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Does Not Fade Away end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is Not Fade Away 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.

11/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity28

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise4

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love7

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Not Fade Away

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Not Fade Away

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Not Fade Away, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Not Fade Away, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Not Fade Away, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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