The Intruder

The Intruder

Your worst enemies are hiding inside, in the shadow, in your heart.

Directed by Claire Denis

Produced by Ognon Pictures, ARTE

2005119 min6.5 / 10

A meditative drama about emotional isolation and the possibility of transformation through physical and relational renewal.

An emotionally cold man leaves the safety of his Alpine home to seek a heart transplant and an estranged son.

Questions people ask

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

  • Is The Intruder violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Does The Intruder end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.

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

  • Is The Intruder 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.

57/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity66

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise61

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love45

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like The Intruder

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Intruder

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Intruder, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Intruder, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Intruder, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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