The Russell Girl

The Russell Girl

She had almost lost hope.

Directed by Jeff Bleckner

Produced by Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions

200890 min6.1 / 10

A Hallmark drama about a young woman confronting past trauma within the safety of her loving family, balancing melancholy reflection with warmth and hope.

Sarah Russell, a 23-year-old aspiring medical school student, visits her loving family to share some important news, but instead finds herself attempting to finally confront a difficult period from her past.

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  • Is The Russell Girl easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.

  • Is The Russell Girl scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is The Russell Girl violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is The Russell Girl sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.

  • Does The Russell Girl end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.

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25/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity34

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise18

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love25

How much audiences actually like it

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Like The Russell Girl

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Russell Girl

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Russell Girl, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Russell Girl, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Russell Girl, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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