The Mack

The Mack

Now that you've seen all the rest... make way for "The Mack"

Directed by Michael Campus

Produced by Harbor Productions

1973110 min6.4 / 10

A blaxploitation crime drama following a newly-released convict's rise to power as a pimp, marked by stylistic swagger, escalating violence, and inevitable tragic consequences.

A recently-released convict becomes the most powerful pimp in Oakland, but tragedy ensues when his activities draw the ire of two corrupt cops and the crime lord he once worked for.

Questions people ask

  • Does The Mack end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

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

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

  • Is The Mack violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of films.

  • Is The Mack sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% 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.

42/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity34

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise52

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love40

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like The Mack

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Mack

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Mack, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Mack, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Mack, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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