
Ethan Frome
A classic tale of forbidden passion
Directed by John Madden
A tragic tale of forbidden love constrained by duty and circumstance, steeped in melancholy and moral conflict.
Married couple, Ethan and Zeena, are in need an extra hand around the house due to Zeena's debilitated body and constant illness. The young woman who joins them is a beautiful, spirited person. She and Ethan fall in love much to the dismay of Zeena.
Questions people ask
Is Ethan Frome sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.
Does Ethan Frome end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.
Is Ethan Frome scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.
Is Ethan Frome violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.
Is Ethan Frome 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.
Written about
Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Conventional, and it does not land.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Ethan Frome
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Ethan Frome
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Ethan Frome, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Ethan Frome, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Ethan Frome, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.



























































