The Rapture

The Rapture

All will be forgiven... all but one

Directed by Michael Tolkin

Produced by Fine Line Features, New Line Cinema

1991100 min5.7 / 10

A harrowing, theologically provocative descent into religious extremism and apocalyptic faith, where spiritual awakening becomes indistinguishable from psychological unraveling.

A lonely telephone operator leading an empty, amoral life finds God – only to have her faith continually tested in ways beyond what she could have imagined.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Rapture sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Is The Rapture scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of films.

  • Is The Rapture easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 86% of films.

  • Does The Rapture end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is The Rapture violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% 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.

31/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity80

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise18

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love13

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like The Rapture

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Rapture

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Rapture, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Rapture, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Rapture, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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