The Harvest

The Harvest

First the Fall, then The Harvest.

Directed by John McNaughton

Produced by Living Out Loud Films, Das Films

2015104 min6.0 / 10

A dark psychological thriller about childhood vulnerability and hidden abuse, told through the perspective of two isolated children discovering sinister truths.

After becoming orphaned, a lonely girl moves in with her grandparents and tries to befriend a sick, bed-ridden boy next door, despite his mother’s strong objections. Her persistence leads to a friendship, but during secret visits, she uncovers dark secrets in the boy's home.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Harvest sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of films.

  • Is The Harvest scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.

  • Does The Harvest end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 80% of films.

  • Is The Harvest easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Is The Harvest 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.

39/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

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Rarity61

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise40

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love22

How much audiences actually like it

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Like The Harvest

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Harvest

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Harvest, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Harvest, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Harvest, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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