
Riot
Come out fighting
Directed by Jeffrey Walker
Produced by Werner Film Productions
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.
Clusters
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.
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 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.



























































