Léon Morin, Priest

Léon Morin, Priest

Directed by Jean-Pierre Melville

Produced by Rome-Paris Films, Concordia Compagnia Cinematografica

1961118 min7.1 / 10

A philosophical romance between a skeptical widow and an intellectually engaged priest, built on theological debate and the tension between faith and reason during occupied France.

Barny, although a Marxist, is intrigued by the mysteries of religion. In confession, she teases a priest, Léon Morin, but he is a young and intelligent man and ready to discuss anything.

Questions people ask

  • Is Léon Morin, Priest violent? Not especially. Less violent than 74% of films.

  • Is Léon Morin, Priest sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Is Léon Morin, Priest scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is Léon Morin, Priest easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 62% of films.

  • Does Léon Morin, Priest end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% 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.

69/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity96

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise45

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love72

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Léon Morin, Priest

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Léon Morin, Priest

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Léon Morin, Priest, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Léon Morin, Priest, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Léon Morin, Priest, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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