
The Oath
Nothing is more American than family drama
Directed by Ike Barinholtz
Produced by QC Entertainment, Aperture Media Productions
A darkly comedic family drama that mines tension and absurdity from political division and loyalty conflicts during a fraught holiday gathering.
In a politically-divided United States, a man struggles to make it through the Thanksgiving holiday without destroying his family.
Clusters
Questions people ask
Does The Oath end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.
Is The Oath violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is The Oath sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is The Oath easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is The Oath scary? 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.
Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
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 Oath
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Oath
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Oath, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Oath, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Oath, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.



























































