
Mata Hari
Infamous in her time, a legend in ours.
Directed by Curtis Harrington
Produced by The Cannon Group, Golan-Globus Productions
A stylish period thriller about a seductive spy navigating European high society during WWI, trading in secrets and romance until her deceptions unravel.
Based loosely on the real-life story of the World War I spy. The exotic dancer uses her contacts in European high society, along with her seductive charm, to collect military secrets during the war. She successfully plays both sides against each other until at last her deceptions catch up with her.
Questions people ask
Does Mata Hari end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.
Is Mata Hari sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.
Is Mata Hari scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.
Is Mata Hari violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Mata Hari easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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.
Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Conventional, and it does not land.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Mata Hari
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Mata Hari
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Mata Hari, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Mata Hari, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Mata Hari, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
























































