Broken Lance

Broken Lance

Fury of the West's Most Lawless Feud!

Directed by Edward Dmytryk

Produced by 20th Century Fox

195496 min6.5 / 10

A tense family drama set in the Old West, where sibling rivalry and paternal authority collide over control of a cattle empire, resulting in betrayal and violence.

Tensions erupt within an Arizona cattle baron's household when his three sons vie for control of the ranch.

Questions people ask

  • Is Broken Lance sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Is Broken Lance violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

  • Is Broken Lance scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.

  • Does Broken Lance end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.

  • Is Broken Lance 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.

34/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity31

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise26

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love45

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Broken Lance

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Broken Lance

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Broken Lance, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Broken Lance, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Broken Lance, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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