SLC Punk

SLC Punk

God bless America... they're going to need it.

Directed by James Merendino

Produced by Beyond Films, Blue Tulip Productions

199897 min7.1 / 10

A high-spirited, irreverent comedy about male friendship and youthful rebellion that balances punk rock energy with genuine affection and coming-of-age uncertainty.

Two former geeks become 1980s punks, then party and go to concerts while deciding what to do with their lives.

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  • Is SLC Punk easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.

  • Is SLC Punk scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Does SLC Punk end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.

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

  • Is SLC Punk 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.

67/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity65

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise65

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love72

How much audiences actually like it

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Everything like SLC Punk, and what each one shares →

Like SLC Punk

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as SLC Punk

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like SLC Punk, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like SLC Punk, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like SLC Punk, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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