Wildhood

Wildhood

Directed by Bretten Hannam

Produced by Rebel Road Films, Younger Daughter Films

2022107 min6.6 / 10

A tender coming-of-age journey about two brothers escaping abuse while one discovers his sexuality and reconnects with his Indigenous roots.

Link and his brother flee their abusive father and embark on a journey where Link discovers his sexuality and rediscovers his Mi’kmaw heritage.

Questions people ask

  • Is Wildhood sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.

  • Is Wildhood easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

  • Does Wildhood end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 65% of films.

  • Is Wildhood violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Wildhood 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.

45/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity70

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise22

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love50

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Wildhood

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Wildhood

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Wildhood, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Wildhood, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Wildhood, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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