Palm Beach

Palm Beach

Some friendships last a lifetime, some secrets don't

Directed by Rachel Ward

Produced by New Town Films Ltd, Soapbox Industries

201998 min5.3 / 10

A warm yet tension-laden reunion drama where lifelong friendships are tested by buried secrets against the beautiful backdrop of Sydney's Palm Beach.

A group of lifelong friends reunite to celebrate a special birthday, with Sydney's iconic Palm Beach providing a stunning backdrop for the unfolding drama. The good times roll, with loads of laughter, lavish meals, flowing wine and fantastic music, but slowly tensions mount and deep secrets arise.

Questions people ask

  • Is Palm Beach violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.

  • Is Palm Beach easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.

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

  • Is Palm Beach scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Does Palm Beach 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.

16/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity69

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise2

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love5

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Palm Beach

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Palm Beach

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Palm Beach, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Palm Beach, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Palm Beach, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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