Troubled Water

Troubled Water

Directed by Erik Poppe

Produced by Bavaria Film International, Paradox Produksjon

2008115 min7.1 / 10

A contemplative drama about redemption and the weight of the past, centered on a paroled man's tentative bonds with a priest and child that are threatened by his hidden history.

A man with a troubled past is released on parole. He finds work as a church organist and develops a rewarding relationship with a priest and her young son. However, his past soon catches up with him.

Questions people ask

  • Is Troubled Water sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Is Troubled Water scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

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

  • Is Troubled Water easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Does Troubled Water 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.

74/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity84

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise66

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love72

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Troubled Water

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Troubled Water

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Troubled Water, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Troubled Water, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Troubled Water, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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