Submarino

Submarino

Two brothers meet at their mother's funeral, each in his way on a path of self-destruction, both haunted by a tragedy in their youth.

Directed by Thomas Vinterberg

Produced by Nimbus Film, TV 2

2010115 min7.1 / 10

A bleak, introspective portrait of two brothers trapped in cycles of self-destruction, bound by shared trauma and mutual blame.

As children, Nick and his little brother take care of their baby brother while their mother drinks herself senseless. But the baby dies, and both brothers blame themselves. Many years later, Nick is out of prison after serving time for an assault. He drinks, lives in a shelter and tries to help an old friend. When their mother dies, Nick meets his brother at the funeral. The brother, who remains nameless, is a single father to a young boy, but also supports a drug habit that is spiraling out of control. When an opportunity presents itself, he becomes a drug dealer to secure his son's future. Eventually, the two brothers meet again.

Questions people ask

  • Is Submarino sad? Yes, very. More sad than 99% of films.

  • Does Submarino end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 95% of films.

  • Is Submarino easy watching? No. Less comforting than 92% of films.

  • Is Submarino scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.

  • Is Submarino violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% 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.

65/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity47

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise79

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love72

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Submarino

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Submarino

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Submarino, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Submarino, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Submarino, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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