The Ballad of Little Jo
In the Wild West, a woman had only two choices. She could be a wife or she could be a whore... Josephine Monaghan chose to be a man.
Directed by Maggie Greenwald
Produced by Fine Line Features, Joco
A gritty, introspective Western about a woman's survival through radical self-reinvention, exploring identity, belonging, and the cost of freedom in a hostile frontier.
After being thrown out of her home, a young woman decides to disguise herself as a man to survive the ruthless Wild West.
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Is The Ballad of Little Jo sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.
Is The Ballad of Little Jo scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.
Is The Ballad of Little Jo violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does The Ballad of Little Jo end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is The Ballad of Little Jo easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like The Ballad of Little Jo
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Ballad of Little Jo
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Ballad of Little Jo, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Ballad of Little Jo, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Ballad of Little Jo, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
