That Evening Sun

That Evening Sun

I worked too hard. And too long. I ain't goin' down without a fight.

Directed by Scott Teems

Produced by Dogwood Entertainment, Ginny Mule Pictures

2009109 min6.7 / 10

A grim, introspective portrait of an aging man's last stand against betrayal and dispossession, steeped in rural melancholy and existential loss.

An aging Tennessee farmer returns to his homestead and must confront a family betrayal, the reappearance of an old enemy, and the loss of his farm.

Questions people ask

  • Is That Evening Sun sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of films.

  • Does That Evening Sun end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is That Evening Sun scary? Yes. More frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is That Evening Sun easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Is That Evening Sun violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% 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.

60/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity83

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise44

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love55

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like That Evening Sun

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as That Evening Sun

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like That Evening Sun, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like That Evening Sun, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like That Evening Sun, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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