Oblivion

Oblivion

Earth is a memory worth fighting for.

Directed by Joseph Kosinski

Produced by Universal Pictures, Relativity Media

2013124 min6.7 / 10

A visually stunning post-apocalyptic thriller about a drone repairman whose encounter with a mysterious woman forces him to confront hidden truths about his mission and humanity's survival.

Jack Harper is one of the last few drone repairmen stationed on Earth. Part of a massive operation to extract vital resources after decades of war with a terrifying threat known as the Scavs, Jack’s mission is nearly complete. His existence is brought crashing down when he rescues a beautiful stranger from a downed spacecraft. Her arrival triggers a chain of events that forces him to question everything he knows and puts the fate of humanity in his hands.

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  • Is Oblivion violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of films.

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

  • Is Oblivion scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.

  • Does Oblivion end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Oblivion easy watching? 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.

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52/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity81

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise27

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love55

How much audiences actually like it

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Everything like Oblivion, and what each one shares →

Like Oblivion

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Oblivion

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Oblivion, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Oblivion, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Oblivion, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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