Napoleon

Napoleon

He came from nothing. He conquered everything.

Directed by Ridley Scott

Produced by Apple Studios, Scott Free Productions

2023158 min6.3 / 10

An ambitious historical epic that traces Napoleon's ruthless ascent and decline through the lens of his turbulent marriage, balancing grand military spectacle with intimate emotional volatility.

An epic that details the checkered rise and fall of French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte and his relentless journey to power through the prism of his addictive, volatile relationship with his wife, Josephine.

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Questions people ask

  • Is Napoleon violent? Yes. More violent than 88% of films.

  • Is Napoleon sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Does Napoleon end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.

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

  • Is Napoleon 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.

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35/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity86

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise6

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love35

How much audiences actually like it

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Everything like Napoleon, and what each one shares →

Like Napoleon

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Napoleon

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Napoleon, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Napoleon, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Napoleon, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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