Glory

Glory

Their innocence. Their heritage. Their lives.

Directed by Edward Zwick

Produced by Freddie Fields Productions, TriStar Pictures

1989122 min7.5 / 10

A historically grounded war drama about courage, dignity, and the struggle against systemic racism, anchored by strong bonds between soldiers fighting for their own freedom and recognition.

Robert Gould Shaw leads the US Civil War's first all-black volunteer company, fighting prejudices of both his own Union army and the Confederates.

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Questions people ask

  • Is Glory violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of films.

  • Is Glory sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Does Glory end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.

  • Is Glory scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Is Glory easy watching? 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.

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65/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity81

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise35

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love88

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like Glory, and what each one shares →

Like Glory

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Glory

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Glory, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Glory, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Glory, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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