Weiner

Weiner

Directed by Josh Kriegman, Elyse Steinberg

Produced by Motto Pictures, Edgeline Films

201696 min7.3 / 10

A darkly compelling documentary portrait of political hubris and personal delusion, following a disgraced politician's doomed attempt at redemption amid scandal and media scrutiny.

Documentary featuring a jaw-dropping, behind-the-scenes look at the attempted comeback of Anthony Weiner in 2013 as he mounts a campaign for New York City mayor in the wake of his sexting scandal. Featuring unfettered access to the candidate and his campaign.

Questions people ask

  • Is Weiner violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Does Weiner end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

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

  • Is Weiner scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

  • Is Weiner sad? 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.

88/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

There is almost nothing else like this.

Rarity90

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise96

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love80

How much audiences actually like it

The highest scores in the catalogue →

Ensemble

Like Weiner

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Weiner

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Weiner, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Weiner, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Weiner, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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