The Chops

The Chops

Two aging friends battle for the affections of one's maid.

Directed by Bertrand Blier

Produced by EuropaCorp, Hachette Première

200386 min6.1 / 10

A comedic yet awkward character study of two aging men navigating desire, aging, and the complicated dynamics of father-son intimacy.

A father arrives at his son's house one evening. They begin talking about women, love, relationships and things turn awkward fast.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Chops violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is The Chops scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is The Chops easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.

  • Is The Chops sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.

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

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.

58/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity91

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise70

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love25

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like The Chops

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Chops

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Chops, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Chops, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Chops, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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