Patty Hearst

Patty Hearst

Heiress. Victim. Terrorist.

Directed by Paul Schrader

Produced by Atlantic Entertainment Group, Zenith Entertainment

1988108 min5.7 / 10

A psychologically complex true-crime drama exploring identity, coercion, and moral ambiguity through the lens of a privileged woman's radicalization and captivity.

The true story of a rich girl who was abducted by American revolutionaries in the 1970s. Her time spent with her captors made her question herself and her way of life. She eventually joined their cause, sparking controversy.

Questions people ask

  • Is Patty Hearst sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

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

  • Does Patty Hearst end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is Patty Hearst easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Is Patty Hearst violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% 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.

19/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity40

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise9

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love13

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Patty Hearst

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

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Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Patty Hearst, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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