The Penitent Man

The Penitent Man

He knlows the secret.

Directed by Nicholas Gyeney

Produced by Mirror Images LTD

201092 min5.4 / 10

A cerebral science-fiction drama about a man confronted with a vision of collapse who must reconcile personal crisis with the weight of potential world-changing knowledge.

The Penitent Man tells the story of psychologist Dr. Jason Pyatt, a man devoted to his work - a man torn from his family. With his struggling marriage and mounting bills, Jason is at a crossroads with the life he has chosen and the life he could have. When one of his clients - the mysterious Mr. Darnell - walks into his office and paints him a repentant tale of future economic and moral collapse, Jason's eyes are forever opened. With the help of his best friend Ovid, he embarks on a personal mission to change the course of his future, and possibly the world, forever.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Penitent Man sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

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

  • Is The Penitent Man scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Does The Penitent Man end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is The Penitent Man 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.

25/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity91

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise9

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love7

How much audiences actually like it

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Like The Penitent Man

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Penitent Man

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Penitent Man, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Penitent Man, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Penitent Man, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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