The Outsider

The Outsider

Directed by Béla Tarr

Produced by Objektív Film, Mafilm

1981122 min6.1 / 10

A melancholic character study of a talented musician's self-destruction through addiction and personal failure, centered on the wreckage of his marriage.

A talented but irresponsible violinist ruins his marriage with his drinking and antisocial behaviour.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Outsider sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.

  • Does The Outsider end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.

  • Is The Outsider scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

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

  • Is The Outsider easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% 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.

42/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity64

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise40

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love25

How much audiences actually like it

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Like The Outsider

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Outsider

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Outsider, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Outsider, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Outsider, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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