South of Heaven

South of Heaven

Directed by Aharon Keshales

Produced by Arts District Entertainment, Swiss Avenue Pictures

2021120 min6.4 / 10

A melancholic crime drama about redemption and love tested by mortality, where an ex-con's attempt to give his dying childhood sweetheart a meaningful final year collides with the harsh realities of his past.

Convicted felon Jimmy gets early parole after serving twelve years for armed robbery. Upon his release, he vows to give Annie, his childhood love, now dying from cancer, the best last year of her life – unfortunately it’s not that simple.

Questions people ask

  • Is South of Heaven sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.

  • Is South of Heaven scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Does South of Heaven end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 61% of films.

  • Is South of Heaven violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is South of Heaven easy watching? 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.

38/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

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Rarity39

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise33

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love40

How much audiences actually like it

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Like South of Heaven, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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