Power Ballad

Power Ballad

It's time to set the record straight.

Directed by John Carney

Produced by Likely Story, 30WEST

202699 min7.1 / 10

A comedic drama about two aging musicians whose friendship fractures when ambition and resentment over creative credit threaten to derail both their lives and their bond.

When Rick, a past-his-prime wedding singer, meets fading boy-band star Danny during a gig, the two bond over music and a late-night jam session. But when Danny turns one of Rick’s songs into the hit that reignites his career, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves - even if it means risking everything he cares about.

Questions people ask

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

  • Is Power Ballad sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Is Power Ballad easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

  • Is Power Ballad scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Does Power Ballad 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.

61/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity45

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise67

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love72

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Power Ballad

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Power Ballad

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Power Ballad, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Power Ballad, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Power Ballad, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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