Notorious

Notorious

No dream is too B.I.G.

Directed by George Tillman Jr.

Produced by Fox Searchlight Pictures

2009122 min7.0 / 10

A gritty, energetic rise-from-the-streets biography that balances the darkness of street life and early crime with the hope and determination of artistic transcendence.

"Notorious" is the story of Christopher Wallace. Through raw talent and sheer determination, Wallace transforms himself from Brooklyn street hustler (once selling crack to pregnant women) to one of the greatest rappers of all time: The Notorious B.I.G. Follow his meteoric rise to fame and his refusal to succumb to expectations - redefining our notion of "The American Dream."

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Questions people ask

  • Is Notorious sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

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

  • Does Notorious end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 65% of films.

  • Is Notorious easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Notorious scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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.

53/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity57

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise36

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love70

How much audiences actually like it

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Everything like Notorious, and what each one shares →

Like Notorious

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Notorious

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Notorious, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Notorious, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Notorious, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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