
The Shrinking Man
Directed by Jan Kounen
Produced by Pitchipoï Productions, TF1 Films Production
A philosophical survival tale that uses literal shrinkage as a metaphor for existential crisis, forcing an ordinary man to confront his humanity and mortality in an increasingly hostile domestic world.
Paul, is an ordinary man who divides his life between his shipbuilding company, his wife Elise and their daughter Mia. During a sea trip, Paul finds himself confronted with a strange, unexplained meteorological phenomenon. From then on, Paul shrinks inexorably, without science being able to explain why or be of any help to him. When, by accident, he finds himself a prisoner in his own cellar, and while he is only a few centimeters tall, he will have to fight to survive in this banal environment that has become perilous. During this experience, Paul will find himself confronted with himself, with his humanity, and will try to answer the great questions of existence.
Genres
Questions people ask
Is The Shrinking Man sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.
Is The Shrinking Man scary? Yes. More frightening than 76% of films.
Is The Shrinking Man violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does The Shrinking Man end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is The Shrinking Man easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Ensemble
Like The Shrinking Man
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Shrinking Man
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Shrinking Man, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Shrinking Man, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Shrinking Man, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
























































