The Thursday

The Thursday

Directed by Dino Risi

Produced by Centerfilm, D.D.L.

1964104 min7.0 / 10

A warm, character-driven comedy-drama about a flawed father reconnecting with his estranged son over a single day, moving from deception to honest connection.

It's the story of a day spent by Dino, separated by his wife, who sees his son Robertino after five years. Dino has not contributed anything in life and to win the affection of his son, invents a story about his past. At the end of the day however, he will succeed in establishing a positive relationship with his son and telling the truth about himself.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Thursday violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is The Thursday easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.

  • Does The Thursday end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

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

  • Is The Thursday 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.

37/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity6

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise55

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love70

How much audiences actually like it

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Like The Thursday

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Thursday

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Thursday, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Thursday, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Thursday, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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