The County

The County

Directed by Grímur Hákonarson

Produced by Profile Pictures, One Two Films

201992 min6.2 / 10

A quietly determined portrait of a widow reclaiming agency through resistance to systemic corruption in a rural Icelandic community.

A widowed farmer begins a new life on her own terms by fighting against corruption and injustice in her community.

Questions people ask

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

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

  • Does The County end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.

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

  • Is The County easy watching? 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.

33/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity72

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise11

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love30

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like The County

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The County

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The County, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The County, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The County, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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