Gates of the Night

Gates of the Night

Directed by Marcel Carné

Produced by Société Nouvelle Pathé Cinéma

1946107 min7.0 / 10

A post-war Parisian romance shadowed by moral ambiguity and the lingering darkness of the occupation era.

In post-Liberation Paris, a man reunites with a friend and meets the woman of his dreams, only to discover her brother's dark past.

Questions people ask

  • Is Gates of the Night sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

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

  • Is Gates of the Night easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.

  • Is Gates of the Night violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Gates of the Night scary? 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.

64/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity44

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise79

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love70

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Gates of the Night

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Gates of the Night

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Gates of the Night, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Gates of the Night, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Gates of the Night, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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