Firecreek

Firecreek

JAMES STEWART -- HENRY FONDA MEET IN THE HEAT OF FIRECREEK

Directed by Vincent McEveety

Produced by Warner Bros.-Seven Arts

1968104 min6.3 / 10

A classic Western confrontation between a reluctant lawman and a sociopathic outlaw gang, built on mounting tension and moral resolve.

A peace-loving, part-time sheriff in the small town of Firecreek must take a stand when a gang of vicious outlaws takes over his town.

Questions people ask

  • Is Firecreek violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.

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

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

  • Is Firecreek sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.

  • Does Firecreek 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.

34/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity24

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise47

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love35

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Firecreek

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Firecreek

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Firecreek, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Firecreek, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Firecreek, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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