Nighthawks

Nighthawks

Directed by Ron Peck

Produced by Four Corner Films, Nashburgh

1978113 min5.3 / 10

A melancholic portrait of a closeted gay teacher navigating the painful divide between his public conformity and private identity in 1970s Britain.

In 70s Great Britain, a gay teacher is forced to hide his sexuality by day while living his secret life by night.

Questions people ask

  • Is Nighthawks sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of films.

  • Does Nighthawks end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 78% of films.

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

  • Is Nighthawks scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

  • Is Nighthawks 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.

15/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity52

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise4

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love5

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Nighthawks

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Nighthawks

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Nighthawks, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Nighthawks, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Nighthawks, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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