5.5
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Cellmates
2012·Movie
·1h 25min·
Cellmates fingerprint
Low-key.
Energy
Calm and low-key
- Tension5
- Fast Pace4
- Adrenaline3
Heart
Moving and hopeful
Much of it is about growing up.
- Pathos7
- Hopefulness7
- Catharsis7
Humor
Some situational comedy
Not a comedy at heart.
- Situational Comedy5
- Wit & Wordplay4
- Physical Comedy3
World
Society, growing up, and class and money
- World Immersion7
- Dialogue Centrality7
- Novelty6
Craft
Standout characters
- Character Depth8
- Acting7
- Direction6
Style
Functional look and sound
- Cinematography6
- Editing6
- Music Composition6
Energy
LowCalm and low-key
Cellmates is calm and low-intensity.
All energy traits
- Tension5Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Fast Pace4Quick tempo and momentum.
- Adrenaline3High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Spectacle3Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Violence3Physical conflict and intensity.
- Scare1Frightening moments and scares.
Related traits
- Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
Heart
MediumMoving and hopeful
Much of it is about growing up.
Emotionally, it's moving, hopeful, and cathartic. Much of it is about growing up.
All heart traits
- Pathos7Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Hopefulness7Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Catharsis7Emotional release and payoff.
- Coming of Age7Personal growth and self-discovery.
- Romance6Love stories and emotional connections.
- Wholesome6Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Melancholy5Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Nostalgia5Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Family Dynamics4Relationships and generational ties.
- Wonder2Awe, discovery, and amazement.
Related traits
- Character Depth8Rich, complex characterization.
- Philosophical5Ideas about life and existence.
Humor
LowSome situational comedy
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some situational comedy.
All humor traits
- Situational Comedy5Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Wit & Wordplay4Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Physical Comedy3Slapstick and visual gags.
- Cringe Humor3Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Satire & Parody3Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Dark Humor3Humor from taboo or grim topics.
- Absurdist Humor2Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
Related traits
- Wholesome6Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
World
MediumSociety, growing up, and class and money
Its world is built around society, growing up, and class and money.
All world traits
- World Immersion7Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
- Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
- Rewatchability5Invites repeat viewing.
- Ambiguity4Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Related traits
- Social Commentary8Perspectives on society and norms.
- Class & Capitalism7Wealth, power, and inequality.
- Psychological6Inner worlds and mind games.
- Historical5Period settings and real events.
- Politics5Thought-provoking works exploring political themes.
All craft traits
- Character Depth8Rich, complex characterization.
- Acting7Performance craft and presence.
- Direction6Vision and command behind the camera.
- Narrative Structure6Story architecture and form.
- Dialogue Quality6Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Intrigue6Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Complexity6Layered plots and ideas.
- Non-linear Narrative1Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative1Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
- Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
- Philosophical5Ideas about life and existence.
Style
MediumFunctional look and sound
The look and sound stay functional.
All style traits
- Cinematography6Visual composition and camera work.
- Editing6Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Music Composition6Score and musical identity.
- Visual Stylization5Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Music Centrality5Songs central to storytelling.
- Sound Centrality4Sound design as core element.
Related traits
- Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
Who it's for
AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking
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About
Leroy Lowe, grand dragon of the Texas Ku Klux Klan confronts everything he's been taught to hate when he's sentenced to three years of hard labor on a prison work farm, where Warden Merville, dead set on rehabilitating Leroy, chooses Emilio, a Hispanic field worker imprisoned for fighting for labor rights, to be his cell-mate. Leroy, confined in a small cell with the enemy, far from the KKK comrades who deserted him, finds the chatty Emilio slowly chipping away at his anger and prejudice. His weekly rehabilitation meetings with the warden, barely tolerable as the man drones on about farm labor and field crops, take on a different meaning when Madalena, a beautiful Mexican maid is hired to clean the warden's office. An unconventional love story develops that opens Leroy's eyes to the possibility of a different life. And a man who was a born and bred racist finds himself heading down a completely different path to salvation.
RedemptionPrison DramaCivil Rights EraUnlikely FriendshipOvercoming PrejudiceSocial CommentaryHistorical SettingInterracial RelationshipCharacter Transformation
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Questions about Cellmates
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Cellmates worth watching?
57
DecentGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 5.5, Rotten Tomatoes 43%, and Metacritic 20). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is Cellmates rated?
Strong languageViolence
Content advisories: strong language and violence.
How long is Cellmates?
1 h 25 min
Cellmates runs 1 h 25 min.
Do critics and audiences agree on Cellmates?
Critics32
Audiences60
Not quite. Audiences rate Cellmates higher (60) than critics (32). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.
What language is Cellmates in?
English
It was made in English.
In how many countries can I watch Cellmates?
133
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