
Rialto
Lost. Found.
Directed by Peter Mackie Burns
Produced by Cowtown Pictures, The Bureau
A melancholic character study of a middle-aged man navigating grief, family strain, and professional instability who finds unexpected solace and connection with another man.
Colm is in his mid-forties, married, with two teenage children. Still grieving the death of his father, a destructive figure in his life, Colm struggles with his relationship to his own son, whilst at work a recent takeover threatens his job. Unable to share his vulnerability with his wife, Colm’s world is falling apart around him. In the midst of this crisis, Colm finds a comfort that no one else can provide but Jay.
Questions people ask
Is Rialto sad? Yes, very. More sad than 92% of films.
Is Rialto violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
Is Rialto scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.
Does Rialto end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 61% of films.
Is Rialto 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.
Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Rialto
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Rialto
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Rialto, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Rialto, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Rialto, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

























































