Omen

Omen

A story about love, family, and the pursuit of happiness.

Directed by Baloji Tshiani

Produced by Wrong Men, New Amsterdam Film Company

202390 min5.7 / 10

A contemplative homecoming story about reconciling personal identity with family and cultural roots, grounded in intimate human connection.

After spending years in Belgium, a young Congolese man returns to his birthplace of Kinshasa to confront the intricacies of his family and culture.

Questions people ask

  • Is Omen scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Omen violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Omen sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.

  • Is Omen easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Does Omen end with hope? 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.

15/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity36

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise4

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love13

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Omen

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Omen

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Omen, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Omen, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Omen, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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