
Christopher Strong
Higher and higher! Faster and faster! She gave herself to the great god Speed, and tried to run away from the fires within her!
Directed by Dorothy Arzner
Produced by RKO Radio Pictures
A pre-code melodrama about forbidden desire between a married politician and a daring aviatrix, driven by passion and moral conflict rather than resolution.
A romance develops between a happily married middle-aged British politician and an adventurous young aviatrix.
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Questions people ask
Is Christopher Strong sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.
Is Christopher Strong violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
Does Christopher Strong end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.
Is Christopher Strong scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.
Is Christopher Strong easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
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Like Christopher Strong
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Christopher Strong
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Christopher Strong, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Christopher Strong, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Christopher Strong, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































