Look Back in Anger

Look Back in Anger

The story that peels bare the raging emotions of today's angry young generation!

Directed by Tony Richardson

Produced by Woodfall Film Productions

195998 min6.7 / 10

A claustrophobic, intellectually rigorous kitchen-sink drama about a bitter young man's rage against class and conformity, told with intimate intensity but little warmth or resolution.

A disillusioned, angry university graduate comes to terms with his grudge against middle-class life and values.

Questions people ask

  • Is Look Back in Anger sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.

  • Does Look Back in Anger end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.

  • Is Look Back in Anger scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is Look Back in Anger violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is Look Back in Anger easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% 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.

63/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity85

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise50

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love55

How much audiences actually like it

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