The Wonders

The Wonders

Directed by Alice Rohrwacher

Produced by Tempesta, Amka Films Productions

2014112 min6.8 / 10

A tender yet conflicted portrait of a rural Italian family caught between tradition and survival, centered on a young woman's struggle to preserve both her heritage and her family's future.

In the Tuscan countryside, a family of traditional honey farmers struggles to make ends meet. The household consists of only daughters—four of them—led by the eldest, Gelsomina, who takes on the responsibilities of the family. When a small boy is sent to stay with them for rehabilitation, their routine is disrupted. As financial troubles threaten their home, Gelsomina sees an opportunity in a reality TV contest searching for 'Italy’s Most Traditional Family.' Willing to expose their secluded life for the prize money, she clashes with her father’s rigid ways in a bid to secure their future.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Wonders sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

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

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

  • Is The Wonders easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

  • Does The Wonders end with hope? 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.

37/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity36

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise20

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love60

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like The Wonders, and what each one shares →

Like The Wonders

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Wonders

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Wonders, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Wonders, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Wonders, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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