Fahrenheit 451

Fahrenheit 451

Knowledge is a dangerous thing

Directed by Ramin Bahrani

Produced by HBO Films, Noruz Films

2018100 min5.5 / 10

A cerebral dystopian thriller about intellectual suppression and awakening conscience in a totalitarian state built on the destruction of knowledge.

In an oppressive future, a 'fireman' whose duty is to destroy all books begins to question his task.

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  • Is Fahrenheit 451 sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Is Fahrenheit 451 scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.

  • Does Fahrenheit 451 end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.

  • Is Fahrenheit 451 easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Is Fahrenheit 451 violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of films.

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Cinnamon Score

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

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity72

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise4

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love8

How much audiences actually like it

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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