Blood and Sand

Blood and Sand

His courage brought them together. Her desire tore them apart.

Directed by Javier Elorrieta

Produced by 20th Century Fox

1989113 min5.1 / 10

A passionate but tragic romance set against the glamorous, dangerous world of Spanish bullfighting, where desire and duty collide.

Remake of the tale of an acclaimed matador who finds himself involved with a beautiful woman, jeopardizing both his marriage and career.

Questions people ask

  • Is Blood and Sand sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Does Blood and Sand end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.

  • Is Blood and Sand scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

  • Is Blood and Sand violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Blood and Sand easy watching? 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.

14/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity49

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise4

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love5

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Blood and Sand

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Blood and Sand

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Blood and Sand, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Blood and Sand, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Blood and Sand, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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