Under the Gun

Under the Gun

In the gun debate, truth is the ultimate weapon

Directed by Stephanie Soechtig

Produced by Atlas Films

2016110 min5.7 / 10

A sobering documentary investigation into gun violence and legislative inaction following a national tragedy, driven by investigative rigor and moral urgency.

A look at the aftermath of the Sandy Hook massacre where 20 children were murdered at school by a crazed gunman, but lead to no changes in American gun laws.

Questions people ask

  • Is Under the Gun sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of films.

  • Is Under the Gun easy watching? No. Less comforting than 92% of films.

  • Does Under the Gun end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 78% of films.

  • Is Under the Gun scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Is Under the Gun violent? 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.

20/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity60

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise5

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love13

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Under the Gun

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Under the Gun

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Under the Gun, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Under the Gun, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Under the Gun, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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