Love on a Pillow

Love on a Pillow

Directed by Roger Vadim

Produced by Incei Film, Francos Films

1962102 min5.8 / 10

A dark, intimate portrait of a woman trapped in an emotionally abusive relationship with a man she rescued, set against the romantic backdrop of Paris.

After rescuing a man from a suicide attempt, Geneviève's life is hijacked by his verbal and emotional abuse, yet she can't seem to tear herself from him.

Questions people ask

  • Is Love on a Pillow sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.

  • Does Love on a Pillow end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 80% of films.

  • Is Love on a Pillow violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is Love on a Pillow easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Is Love on a Pillow scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% 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.

16/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity32

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise7

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love15

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Love on a Pillow

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Love on a Pillow

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Love on a Pillow, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Love on a Pillow, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Love on a Pillow, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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