Temple Grandin

Temple Grandin

Autism gave her a vision. She gave it a voice.

Directed by Mick Jackson

Produced by HBO Films, Ruby Films

2010108 min7.9 / 10

An inspiring biographical drama about an autistic woman overcoming social and institutional barriers to become a pioneering scientist, grounded in warmth and intellectual achievement.

A biopic of Temple Grandin, an autistic American who has become one of the leading scientists in humane livestock handling.

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  • Does Temple Grandin end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 90% of films.

  • Is Temple Grandin easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.

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

  • Is Temple Grandin sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.

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

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79/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity53

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise92

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love95

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Temple Grandin

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

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Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Temple Grandin, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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