
The Nutty Boy
You will see yourself in him
Directed by Helvécio Ratton
Produced by Quimera Filmes, Quanta Centro de Produções Cinematográficas
A warm, playful coming-of-age story centered on a cheerful child's adventures in 1960s Brazil, designed to evoke recognition and affection in viewers.
The principal character in Helvécio Ratton's delightful film has been adapted from a book and comic created by the Brazilian cartoonist Ziraldo, and tells the tale of a happy-go-lucky 10-year-old child growing up in a city in the 60s.
Questions people ask
Is The Nutty Boy easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 98% of films.
Does The Nutty Boy end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of films.
Is The Nutty Boy scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Is The Nutty Boy sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.
Is The Nutty Boy violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% 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.
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
Like The Nutty Boy
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Nutty Boy
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Nutty Boy, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Nutty Boy, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Nutty Boy, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.


























































