First Monday in October

First Monday in October

In the Supreme Court, there are only eight of them against all of her.

Directed by Ronald Neame

Produced by Paramount Pictures

198198 min6.2 / 10

A warm, optimistic comedy-drama about institutional change and intellectual camaraderie, centered on a groundbreaking woman's arrival at the Supreme Court.

For the first time in history a woman is appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court, where she becomes a friendly rival to a liberal associate.

Questions people ask

  • Is First Monday in October sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.

  • Is First Monday in October violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.

  • Does First Monday in October end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 85% of films.

  • Is First Monday in October scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is First Monday in October easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% 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.

36/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity66

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise20

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love30

How much audiences actually like it

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Like First Monday in October

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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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