Program

Program

Directed by Yoshiaki Kawajiri

Produced by Madhouse, Silver Pictures

20037 min6.8 / 10

A philosophical anime short that blends kinetic samurai action with existential dialogue about the nature of reality and choice within a simulated world.

Cis and Duo discuss leaving the real world while during a samurai sword fight. Part of the Animatrix collection of animated shorts set in the Matrix universe.

Questions people ask

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

  • Is Program violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of films.

  • Does Program end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.

  • Is Program sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Program easy watching? 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.

55/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity84

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise30

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love60

How much audiences actually like it

The highest scores in the catalogue →

Ensemble

Like Program

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Program

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Program, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Program, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Program, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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