Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- awkward
- witty
- intimate
- indie movie night
- date night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film a successful, accessible blend of mumblecore naturalism and mainstream production values, despite its slight premise and modest ambition.
What sets it apart
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Molly and her 21-year-old son Cyrus share an unusually intimate bond that becomes the central obstacle to John's romance.
Critics specifically identify the film as a hybrid of mainstream production values and the Duplass brothers' mumblecore ideals.
John and Cyrus compete through guarded conversations, subtle provocations, and uncomfortable attempts to claim Molly's attention.
John's desire for a committed relationship conflicts with Molly's loyalty to Cyrus and Cyrus's determination to preserve their bond.
Films like Cyrus, and why
The Squid and the Whale
awkward romantic comedy, intimate family tensions, and emotionally naturalistic indie performances
Greenberg
mumblecore-adjacent relationship drama, uncomfortable humor, and unconventional parent-child dynamics
Enough Said
offbeat romantic comedy centered on emotional immaturity, family entanglement, and understated awkwardness
Juno
mainstream-accessible indie comedy drama with sharp interpersonal conflict and vulnerable adult characters
Movie Details
- Directors
- Jay Duplass, Mark Duplass
- Release Date
- 2010-06-18
- Runtime
- 91 min
- Rating
- 5.9 / 10 (477)
Cast
- John C. Reilly
- Jonah Hill
- Marisa Tomei
- Catherine Keener
- Matt Walsh
- Kathy Ann Wittes
- Diane Mizota
- Katie Aselton
- Jamie Donnelly
- Tim Guinee
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Cyrus about?
- A lonely divorcé’s promising romance turns into an awkward battle of wits with his new partner’s fiercely possessive adult son.
- What is Cyrus like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Cyrus as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Cyrus violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Cyrus.
- What did critics think of Cyrus?
- Critics broadly found the film a successful, accessible blend of mumblecore naturalism and mainstream production values, despite its slight premise and modest ambition.
- Which films are like Cyrus?
- Films with a similar feel include The Squid and the Whale, Greenberg, Enough Said, and Juno.
- How long is Cyrus?
- Cyrus runs 91 minutes.
- Where can I watch Cyrus?
- In United States, Cyrus is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
