Rust

Rust

Redemption isn't given, it's taken.

Directed by Joel Souza

Produced by El Dorado Pictures, Cavalry Media

2024139 min6.8 / 10

A gritty Western about an outlaw and his estranged grandson forging an unlikely bond while fleeing justice across a harsh frontier.

Infamous outlaw Harland Rust breaks his estranged grandson Lucas out of prison, after Lucas is convicted to hang for an accidental murder. The two must outrun legendary U.S Marshal Wood Helm and bounty hunter Fenton "Preacher" Lang who are hot on their tails. Deeply buried secrets rise from the ashes and an unexpected familial bond begins to form as the mismatched duo tries to survive the merciless American Frontier.

Questions people ask

  • Is Rust violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.

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

  • Is Rust scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.

  • Is Rust easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Does Rust end with hope? 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.

42/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity34

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise34

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love60

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Rust

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Rust

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Rust, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Rust, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Rust, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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