Hobson's Choice

Hobson's Choice

A Masterpiece of Lusty, Gusty, Rowdy Entertainment

Directed by David Lean

Produced by London Films Productions, British Lion Films

1954108 min7.4 / 10

A spirited, warmly comic battle of wills between a domineering father and his resourceful daughters, built on wit, charm, and the triumph of love over greed.

A widower refuses to let his three daughters marry in order to avoid paying settlements, so they'll just have to outsmart him.

Questions people ask

  • Does Hobson's Choice end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of films.

  • Is Hobson's Choice easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 95% of films.

  • Is Hobson's Choice sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.

  • Is Hobson's Choice scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Hobson's Choice violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% 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.

53/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity11

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise88

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love85

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Hobson's Choice

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Hobson's Choice

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Hobson's Choice, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Hobson's Choice, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Hobson's Choice, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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