The New World
Once discovered, it was changed forever.
Directed by Terrence Malick
Produced by New Line Cinema, Sarah Green Film
A visually sumptuous historical drama exploring the collision of cultures and the tragic romance at the heart of colonial America's founding.
A drama about explorer John Smith and the clash between Native Americans and English settlers in the 17th century.
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Questions people ask
Is The New World sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.
Is The New World one of a kind? Yes. More singular than 85% of films.
Is The New World violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.
Is The New World scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.
Does The New World end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is The New World 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.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like The New World, and what each one shares →
Like The New World
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The New World
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The New World, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The New World, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The New World, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
