The Mustang

The Mustang

Directed by Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre

Produced by Légende Films, France 3 Cinéma

201996 min6.9 / 10

A quiet, introspective drama about redemption and healing through the patient work of gentling a wild horse, grounded in the convict's struggle to overcome his own violent nature.

While participating in a rehabilitation program training wild mustangs, a convict at first struggles to connect with the horses and his fellow inmates, but he learns to confront his violent past as he soothes an especially feisty horse.

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Questions people ask

  • Is The Mustang sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Does The Mustang end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is The Mustang easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.

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

  • Is The Mustang violent? 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.

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Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity77

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise44

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love65

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like The Mustang, and what each one shares →

Like The Mustang

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Mustang

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Mustang, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Mustang, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Mustang, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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