Rams

Rams

This winter get sheepish.

Directed by Grímur Hákonarson

Produced by Aeroplan Film, Det Danske Filminstitut

201593 min7.0 / 10

A quietly poignant Icelandic drama about two estranged brothers forced to reconcile when a sheep disease threatens their shared livelihood and ancestral legacy.

In a secluded valley in Iceland, Gummi and Kiddi live side by side, tending to their sheep. Their ancestral sheep-stock is considered one of the country’s best and the two brothers are repeatedly awarded for their prized rams who carry an ancient lineage. Although they share the land and a way of life, Gummi and Kiddi have not spoken to each other in four decades. When a lethal disease suddenly infects Kiddi’s sheep, the entire valley comes under threat. The authorities decide to cull all the animals in the area to contain the outbreak. But Gummi and Kiddi don’t give up so easily – and each brother tries to stave off the disaster in his own fashion: Kiddi by using his rifle and Gummi by using his wits.

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  • Is Rams sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

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

  • Is Rams easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.

  • Does Rams end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Rams violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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57/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity69

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise35

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love70

How much audiences actually like it

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Same Mood as Rams

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Like Rams, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Rams, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Rams, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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