The Novice

The Novice

Directed by Lauren Hadaway

Produced by Picture Movers Anonymous, H2L Media Group

202197 min6.4 / 10

A tense, psychologically dark portrait of obsessive ambition in collegiate athletics, where physical mastery becomes a consuming, isolating pursuit.

A college freshman joins her university's rowing team and undertakes an obsessive physical and psychological journey to make it to the top varsity boat, no matter the cost.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Novice sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

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

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

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

  • Is The Novice 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.

52/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity86

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise37

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love40

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like The Novice, and what each one shares →

Like The Novice

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Novice

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Novice, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Novice, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Novice, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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