
Slow West
Wanted Dead or Dead
Directed by John Maclean
Produced by Film4 Productions, BFI
A melancholic Western romance about a young Scottish boy's obsessive pursuit across the frontier, marked by violence, betrayal, and the collision between idealism and harsh reality.
In the Old West, a 17-year-old Scottish boy teams up with a mysterious gunman to find the woman with whom he is infatuated.
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Questions people ask
Is Slow West sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.
Is Slow West violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.
Does Slow West end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.
Is Slow West scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.
Is Slow West easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like Slow West, and what each one shares →
Like Slow West
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Slow West
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Slow West, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Slow West, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Slow West, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.




























































