
Smithereens
She was a legend in her own mind.
Directed by Susan Seidelman
Produced by Domestic Productions
A gritty, intimate portrait of a self-absorbed drifter navigating parasitic relationships in a decaying punk scene, marked by visceral energy and emotional coldness.
A narcissistic runaway engages in a number of parasitic relationships amongst members of New York's waning punk scene.
Clusters
Questions people ask
Does Smithereens end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.
Is Smithereens sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.
Is Smithereens easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.
Is Smithereens scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.
Is Smithereens violent? 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.
Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Smithereens
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Smithereens
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Smithereens, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Smithereens, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Smithereens, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.






















































