Loverboy

Loverboy

Sometimes love is not enough.

Directed by Kevin Bacon

Produced by Mixed Breed Films, Bigel / Mailer Films

200584 min4.9 / 10

A melancholic psychological portrait of maternal obsession and intergenerational trauma, tracing how childhood neglect warps a woman's capacity for healthy love.

A neglected daughter becomes a possessive mother in an emotional journey into the heart and mind of a woman who loved too much.

Essence

Ensemble

Like Loverboy

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Loverboy

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Loverboy, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Loverboy, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Loverboy, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.