Brighton Rock

Brighton Rock

Graham Greene's Shocking Thriller of the RAZOR GANGS!

Directed by John Boulting

Produced by Charter Film Productions, Associated British Picture Corporation

194892 min6.8 / 10

A dark British noir centered on a vicious young gang leader in inter-war Brighton, exploring the criminal underworld with moral weight and period atmosphere.

Centring on the activities of a gang of assorted criminals and, in particular, their leader – a vicious young hoodlum known as "Pinkie" – the film's main thematic concern is the criminal underbelly evident in inter-war Brighton.

Questions people ask

  • Is Brighton Rock scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of films.

  • Does Brighton Rock end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.

  • Is Brighton Rock easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 86% of films.

  • Is Brighton Rock sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Is Brighton Rock violent? Yes. More violent than 80% 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.

52/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity47

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise49

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love60

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Brighton Rock

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Brighton Rock

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Brighton Rock, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Brighton Rock, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Brighton Rock, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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