Circle of Danger

Circle of Danger

A man on a man hunt!

Directed by Jacques Tourneur

Produced by Coronado Productions

195186 min6.5 / 10

A post-war mystery thriller about an American investigating his brother's death during a wartime commando operation, built on suspicion and the murky legacy of conflict.

An American comes to Britain to investigate the murky circumstances of his brother's death that occurred during a WW2 commando raid.

Questions people ask

  • Is Circle of Danger sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

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

  • Is Circle of Danger scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Is Circle of Danger easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Is Circle of Danger violent? 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.

56/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity52

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise73

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love45

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Circle of Danger

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Circle of Danger

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Circle of Danger, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Circle of Danger, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Circle of Danger, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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