Turning Red

Turning Red

Growing up is a beast.

Directed by Domee Shi

Produced by Pixar

2022100 min7.3 / 10

A vibrant, joyful coming-of-age story about a teenage girl learning to embrace her wild, authentic self while navigating family expectations and friendship.

Thirteen-year-old Mei is experiencing the awkwardness of being a teenager with a twist – when she gets too excited, she transforms into a giant red panda.

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Questions people ask

  • Does Turning Red end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of films.

  • Is Turning Red easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 95% of films.

  • Is Turning Red scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Turning Red violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Turning Red sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% 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.

64/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity58

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise57

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love80

How much audiences actually like it

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Everything like Turning Red, and what each one shares →

Like Turning Red

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Turning Red

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Turning Red, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Turning Red, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Turning Red, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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