
A Tale of Two Cities
The Immortal Story of Love and Intrigue During the French Revolution!
Directed by Jack Conway
Produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
A sweeping historical romance centered on redemption and self-sacrifice amid the chaos of the French Revolution, balancing intimate family bonds with the terror of political upheaval.
Set against the conditions leading up to the French Revolution and the Reign of Terror, French doctor Alexandre Manette serves an 18-year imprisonment in the Bastille in Paris, followed by his release to live in London with the daughter he has never met.
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Questions people ask
Is A Tale of Two Cities sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.
Does A Tale of Two Cities end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.
Is A Tale of Two Cities easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 62% of films.
Is A Tale of Two Cities violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is A Tale of Two Cities scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Like A Tale of Two Cities
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as A Tale of Two Cities
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like A Tale of Two Cities, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like A Tale of Two Cities, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like A Tale of Two Cities, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































