
Mr. Arkadin
Discovering the past can be murder...
Directed by Orson Welles
Produced by Bavaria Film, Sevilla Films
A labyrinthine neo-noir mystery where uncovering a wealthy man's hidden past becomes a dangerous game of deception and paranoia.
Claiming that he doesn't know his own past, a rich man enlists an ex-con with an odd bit of detective work. Gregory Arkadin says he can't remember anything before the late 1920s, and convict Guy Van Stratten is happy to take the job of exploring his new acquaintance's life story. Guy's research turns up stunning details about his employer's past, and as his work seems linked to untimely deaths, the mystery surrounding Mr. Arkadin deepens.
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Questions people ask
Does Mr. Arkadin end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 78% of films.
Is Mr. Arkadin scary? Yes. More frightening than 76% of films.
Is Mr. Arkadin sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.
Is Mr. Arkadin easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
Is Mr. Arkadin violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of films.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Like Mr. Arkadin
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Mr. Arkadin
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Mr. Arkadin, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Mr. Arkadin, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Mr. Arkadin, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.




























































