Tyrannosaur

Tyrannosaur

Directed by Paddy Considine

Produced by Inflammable Films, Warp X

201193 min7.2 / 10

A brutal, unflinching portrait of rage and redemption in working-class England, where two damaged people find fragile connection amid cycles of violence and hidden trauma.

The story of Joseph, a man plagued by violence and a rage that is driving him to self-destruction. As Joseph's life spirals into turmoil a chance of redemption appears in the form of Hannah, a Christian charity shop worker. Their relationship develops to reveal that Hannah is hiding a secret of her own with devastating results on both of their lives.

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Questions people ask

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

  • Is Tyrannosaur violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of films.

  • Is Tyrannosaur one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 90% of films.

  • Is Tyrannosaur easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Does Tyrannosaur end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.

  • Is Tyrannosaur scary? 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.

84/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

There is almost nothing else like this.

Rarity91

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise87

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love75

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like Tyrannosaur, and what each one shares →

Like Tyrannosaur

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Tyrannosaur

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Tyrannosaur, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Tyrannosaur, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Tyrannosaur, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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