Riot

Riot

Come out fighting

Directed by Jeffrey Walker

Produced by Werner Film Productions

2018105 min6.4 / 10

A character-driven historical drama about an Australian gay rights activist navigating personal identity, activism, and relationships during the turbulent 1970s.

A look at the 1970s Gay Rights Movement in Australia through the eyes of dedicated activist Lance Gowland. As Lance deals with his sexuality, he must also juggle work, family and relationships.

Questions people ask

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

  • Does Riot end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is Riot easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 62% of films.

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

  • Is Riot scary? 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.

36/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity55

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise19

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love40

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Riot

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Riot

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Riot, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Riot, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Riot, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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