Movie

Come Fill the Cup

1951 · 113 min

A sobering, earnest drama about addiction and second chances, anchored by a magnetic lead performance and a steady, compassionate gaze.

Tagline: A man with a thirst for trouble!
Overview: Alcoholic newspaperman Lew Marsh hits bottom, loses his job and is rehabilitated by Charley Dolan. After six years on the wagon he gets his job back and devotes himself to other recovering alcoholics.
How it feels: Melancholic, earnest, tense and warm. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Addiction, redemption, guilt, love
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
warmstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: addiction
redemption
guilt
love
friendship
Places: big city
workplace
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild