Phil

Phil

He went looking for answers in someone else’s life

Directed by Greg Kinnear

Produced by Bron Studios, Creative Wealth Media Finance

2019106 min4.8 / 10

A dark comedy-drama about a depressed dentist investigating a patient's suicide, blending existential inquiry with wry humor to explore meaning and connection.

A depressed dentist in mid-life crisis tries to learn why one of his happiest patients suddenly commits suicide, and a dark comedic adventure ensues.

Questions people ask

  • Is Phil sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of films.

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

  • Is Phil violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is Phil easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Phil scary? 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.

17/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity72

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise3

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love4

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Phil

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Phil

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Phil, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Phil, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Phil, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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