The Rainbow Troops

The Rainbow Troops

Ten students, two teachers, and a thousand dreams

Directed by Riri Riza

Produced by Miles Films, Mizan Productions

2008120 min7.5 / 10

A warmly inspirational ensemble story about impoverished children finding hope and connection through education and friendship in rural Indonesia.

A group of 10 students struggles with poverty and develop hopes for the future in Gantong Village on the farming and tin mining island of Belitung.

Questions people ask

  • Does The Rainbow Troops end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of films.

  • Is The Rainbow Troops easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 95% of films.

  • Is The Rainbow Troops scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is The Rainbow Troops violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is The Rainbow Troops sad? Somewhat. More sad 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.

60/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity37

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise60

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love88

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like The Rainbow Troops

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Rainbow Troops

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Rainbow Troops, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Rainbow Troops, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Rainbow Troops, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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