Torn

Torn

The bigger the life, the greater the risk.

Directed by Max Lowe

Produced by National Geographic, Lightbox Entertainment

202192 min6.9 / 10

An intimate, meditative documentary about grief, family bonds, and the long process of healing after sudden loss, told from the perspective of a son processing his father's death and his family's unconventional path forward.

When world renowned climber Alex Lowe was tragically lost in a deadly avalanche, his best friend and climbing partner went on to marry his widow and help raise his three sons. This profoundly intimate film from eldest son Max, captures the family's intense personal journey toward understanding as they finally lay him to rest.

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Questions people ask

  • Is Torn sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.

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

  • Does Torn end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 65% of films.

  • Is Torn violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is Torn easy watching? 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.

55/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity72

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise33

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love65

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Torn

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Torn

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Torn, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Torn, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Torn, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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