Mahler

Mahler

An electrifying visual odyssey into musical madness and savage romance.

Directed by Ken Russell

Produced by Goodtimes Enterprises, Visual Programme Systems

1974115 min6.8 / 10

A visually audacious, psychologically intense portrait of a tormented genius grappling with artistic obsession, marital dissolution, and mortality.

Famed composer Gustav Mahler reflects on the tragedies of his life and failing marriage while traveling by train.

Questions people ask

  • Is Mahler sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of films.

  • Does Mahler end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 80% of films.

  • Is Mahler violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

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

  • Is Mahler 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.

56/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity93

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise25

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love60

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Mahler

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Mahler

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Mahler, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Mahler, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Mahler, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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