Six by Sondheim

Six by Sondheim

Directed by James Lapine, Todd Haynes, Autumn de Wilde

Produced by SD Entertainment, HBO Documentary Films

201386 min7.1 / 10

An intimate, intellectually rich portrait of Stephen Sondheim that uses six iconic songs to explore the mind and artistry of a Broadway master.

This intimate documentary explores the life and career of the stage legend Stephen Sondheim through six of his best-known songs.

Questions people ask

  • Is Six by Sondheim scary? No. Less frightening than 98% of films.

  • Is Six by Sondheim easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 95% of films.

  • Is Six by Sondheim violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Does Six by Sondheim end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is Six by Sondheim sad? 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.

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55/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity67

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise31

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love72

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Six by Sondheim

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Six by Sondheim

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Six by Sondheim, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Six by Sondheim, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Six by Sondheim, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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