
The Story of Luke
Directed by Alonso Mayo
A warm, earnest coming-of-age story about a young autistic man's determined pursuit of independence, connection, and love despite societal low expectations.
Sheltered by his grandparents, Luke, a young man with autism, is thrust into a world that doesn't expect anything from him. But Luke is on a quest for a job and true love. And he isn't taking no for an answer.
Clusters
Questions people ask
Is The Story of Luke violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.
Does The Story of Luke end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 85% of films.
Is The Story of Luke scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Is The Story of Luke easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.
Is The Story of Luke sad? 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.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like The Story of Luke
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Story of Luke
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Story of Luke, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Story of Luke, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Story of Luke, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.




























































