Youth in Oregon

Youth in Oregon

there's no going back

Directed by Joel David Moore

Produced by Campfire Studios, Sundial Pictures

2017105 min6.1 / 10

A road-trip dramedy that balances dark subject matter with genuine warmth, exploring mortality, redemption, and unexpected human connection across a cross-country journey.

A man is tasked with driving his embittered 80-year-old father-in-law cross country to be legally euthanized in Oregon, while along the way helping him rediscover a reason for living.

Questions people ask

  • Is Youth in Oregon sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Is Youth in Oregon violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.

  • Is Youth in Oregon scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Does Youth in Oregon end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 65% of films.

  • Is Youth in Oregon easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 62% 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.

25/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity64

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise4

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love25

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Youth in Oregon

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Youth in Oregon

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Youth in Oregon, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Youth in Oregon, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Youth in Oregon, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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