Firebrand

Firebrand

Henry VIII had six wives. One survived.

Directed by Karim Aïnouz

Produced by Brouhaha Entertainment, MBK Productions

2024120 min6.3 / 10

A tense historical thriller centered on Katherine Parr's precarious survival in the court of an aging, paranoid Henry VIII, balancing political cunning with personal danger.

Katherine Parr, the sixth wife of King Henry VIII, is named regent while the tyrant battles abroad. When the king returns, increasingly ill and paranoid, Katherine finds herself fighting for her own survival.

Questions people ask

  • Is Firebrand sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.

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

  • Does Firebrand end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of films.

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

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

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.

31/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity43

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise18

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love35

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Firebrand

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Firebrand

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Firebrand, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Firebrand, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Firebrand, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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