Born Yesterday

Born Yesterday

It's Here AT LAST!

Directed by George Cukor

Produced by Columbia Pictures

1950103 min7.3 / 10

A witty, mid-century romantic comedy that uses political satire and a showgirl's awakening to critique corruption while celebrating charm and personal growth.

Uncouth, loud-mouth junkyard tycoon Harry Brock descends upon Washington D.C. to buy himself a congressman or two, bringing with him his mistress, ex-showgirl Billie Dawn.

Questions people ask

  • Is Born Yesterday easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 90% of films.

  • Is Born Yesterday sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.

  • Is Born Yesterday violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.

  • Does Born Yesterday end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 85% of films.

  • Is Born Yesterday scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

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.

57/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity20

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise85

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love80

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Born Yesterday

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Born Yesterday

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Born Yesterday, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Born Yesterday, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Born Yesterday, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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