The Little Queen

The Little Queen

Directed by Alexis Durand-Brault

Produced by Forum Films, Téléfilm Canada

2014108 min6.0 / 10

A morally complex drama about a young athlete ensnared in systemic doping and corruption, grappling with complicity, betrayal, and the possibility of redemption.

Julie, star cyclist, is two races away from winning the World Cup. It is the culmination of years of effort. Julie loves the spotlight. Her entourage too. Encouraged by her coach and doctor, she has been doping since the age of 14. When her doctor denounces her, she manages to hush up the case, but the extent of the mess leads to abuse, lies, and treason. Caught in a gear that goes beyond her, will she succeed in finding a way out?

Questions people ask

  • Is The Little Queen sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Does The Little Queen end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.

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

  • Is The Little Queen easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Is The Little Queen scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% 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.

24/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity40

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise14

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love22

How much audiences actually like it

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Like The Little Queen

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Little Queen

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Little Queen, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Little Queen, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Little Queen, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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