Prometheus

Prometheus

The search for our beginning could lead to our end.

Directed by Ridley Scott

Produced by Dune Entertainment, 20th Century Fox

2012124 min6.6 / 10

A visually stunning but deeply unsettling cosmic horror that grapples with humanity's origins and hubris, marred by existential dread and the terror of encountering forces beyond comprehension.

A team of explorers discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth, leading them on a journey to the darkest corners of the universe. There, they must fight a terrifying battle to save the future of the human race.

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Questions people ask

  • Is Prometheus one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 92% of films.

  • Is Prometheus violent? Yes. More violent than 88% of films.

  • Is Prometheus scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of films.

  • Is Prometheus easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 86% of films.

  • Does Prometheus end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is Prometheus sad? 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.

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51/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity92

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise23

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love50

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like Prometheus, and what each one shares →

Like Prometheus

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Prometheus

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Prometheus, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Prometheus, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Prometheus, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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