
The Idealist
He revealed the lie, so we could know the truth
Directed by Christina Rosendahl
Produced by Toolbox Film, Rosendahl Film
A tense, cerebral Cold War thriller about a journalist's dangerous quest to expose a hidden nuclear catastrophe and the institutional forces arrayed against him.
A whistle blower attempts to reveal the secret behind a nuclear disaster that occurred during the height of the Cold War.
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Questions people ask
Is The Idealist sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.
Is The Idealist easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
Is The Idealist violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does The Idealist end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is The Idealist scary? 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.
Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Distinctly its own thing.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Like The Idealist
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Idealist
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Idealist, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Idealist, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Idealist, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































