Softie

Softie

Directed by Samuel Theis

Produced by Avenue B Productions, France 3 Cinéma

202293 min7.0 / 10

A tender coming-of-age portrait of a sensitive boy finding recognition and possibility through a transformative mentorship, set against the backdrop of family instability and social alienation.

Ten-year-old Johnny stands out from his family and his tough neighborhood in Eastern France. He's sensitive, intelligent and interested in all kinds of things way beyond his years. With curiosity, he observes the ups and downs of his young single mother's turbulent love life. Things change when a new teacher, fresh from the big city, takes over Johnny's class. Mr. Adamski believes in Johnny and wants to open a new world to him. The sophisticated young teacher also intrigues the boy.

Questions people ask

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

  • Is Softie violent? Not especially. Less violent than 74% of films.

  • Is Softie sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Is Softie scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Does Softie end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 65% 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.

48/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity25

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise55

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love70

How much audiences actually like it

The highest scores in the catalogue →

Ensemble

Like Softie

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Softie

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Softie, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Softie, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Softie, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

Share thisXBlueskyReddit