Short Eyes

Short Eyes

"Jesus help me, cause man won't."

Directed by Robert M. Young

Produced by Harris / Fox Production

1977100 min6.6 / 10

A brutal, claustrophobic prison drama about a man accused of child molestation facing systematic violence and dehumanization from fellow inmates in the Tombs.

A young man who is charged with child molestation is placed in New York City’s infamous Tombs prison. When the other inmates in his cell block find out what he is charged with, life becomes extremely difficult for him.

Questions people ask

  • Is Short Eyes scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 99% of films.

  • Is Short Eyes easy watching? No. Less comforting than 99% of films.

  • Does Short Eyes end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 96% of films.

  • Is Short Eyes violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of films.

  • Is Short Eyes sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

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.

61/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity54

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise80

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love50

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Short Eyes

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Short Eyes

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Short Eyes, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Short Eyes, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Short Eyes, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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