Conquest

Conquest

The Love Story of Marie Walewska

Directed by Clarence Brown

Produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

1937113 min6.6 / 10

A historical romance centered on a Polish countess caught between duty to her nation and genuine affection for Napoleon, blending intimate character drama with political intrigue.

A Polish countess is dispatched by her country to become Napoleon Bonaparte's mistress at the urging of Polish leaders, who feel she might influence him to support Polish independence.

Questions people ask

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

  • Is Conquest easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

  • Is Conquest violent? Not especially. Less violent than 62% of films.

  • Is Conquest scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

  • Does Conquest end with hope? 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.

37/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity19

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise47

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love50

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Conquest

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Conquest

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Conquest, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Conquest, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Conquest, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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