Tangerine

Tangerine

Shit floats to the surface

Directed by Sean Baker

Produced by Through Films, Duplass Brothers Productions

201587 min6.9 / 10

A scrappy, energetic Christmas Eve odyssey through LA's margins that balances sharp humor and genuine affection for its characters' messy lives.

It's Christmas Eve in Tinseltown and Sin-Dee is back on the block. Upon hearing that her pimp boyfriend hasn't been faithful during the 28 days she was locked up, the working girl and her best friend, Alexandra, embark on a mission to get to the bottom of the scandalous rumor. Their rip-roaring odyssey leads them through various subcultures of Los Angeles, including an Armenian family dealing with their own repercussions of infidelity.

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

  • Is Tangerine violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is Tangerine easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 62% of films.

  • Is Tangerine scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

  • Does Tangerine end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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65/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity75

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise56

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love65

How much audiences actually like it

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Everything like Tangerine, and what each one shares →

Like Tangerine

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Tangerine

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Tangerine, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Tangerine, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Tangerine, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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