Third Star

Third Star

Directed by Hattie Dalton

Produced by Western Edge Pictures, Matador Pictures

201092 min7.0 / 10

A bittersweet journey through a Welsh coastal landscape that balances humor and heartbreak as lifelong friends confront mortality and the fragility of their bond.

James and his three closest lifelong friends go on an ill-advised trip to the stunning coastal area of Barafundle Bay in West Wales. What follows is a touching and comical adventure dealing with friendship, heroism and love.

Questions people ask

  • Is Third Star violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is Third Star sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Is Third Star scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Third Star easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.

  • Does Third Star 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.

45/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity55

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise19

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love70

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Third Star

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Third Star

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Third Star, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Third Star, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Third Star, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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