Omagh

Omagh

Directed by Pete Travis

Produced by Portman Film, Tiger Aspect

2005102 min6.6 / 10

A somber, grief-driven examination of a real terrorist attack and one man's determined pursuit of justice for the victims.

The movie starts at the 1998 bomb attack by the Real IRA at Omagh, Northern Ireland. The attack killed 31 people. Michael Gallagher one of the relatives of the victims starts an examination to bring the people responsible to court.

Questions people ask

  • Is Omagh sad? Yes, very. More sad than 99% of films.

  • Is Omagh violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.

  • Is Omagh easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Is Omagh scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.

  • Does Omagh end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% 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.

43/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity52

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise29

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love50

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Omagh

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Omagh

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Omagh, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Omagh, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Omagh, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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