Hurry Sundown

Hurry Sundown

They are dynamite in love and in anger!

Directed by Otto Preminger

Produced by Paramount Pictures, Otto Preminger Films

1967146 min6.4 / 10

A dark Southern drama about greed and family betrayal, where ruthless ambition destroys intimate bonds and brings tragedy to those closest to the protagonist.

A ruthless Southern opportunist tries to buy his cousin's land, and when thwarted, brings several tragedies to the lives of his loved ones.

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Questions people ask

  • Does Hurry Sundown end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 78% of films.

  • Is Hurry Sundown sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

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

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

  • Is Hurry Sundown violent? Somewhat. More violent than 60% 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.

48/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity50

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise55

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love40

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Hurry Sundown

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Hurry Sundown

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Hurry Sundown, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Hurry Sundown, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Hurry Sundown, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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