Nightwatching

Nightwatching

Murder, Conspiracy and the Masterpiece that Revealed the Truth

Directed by Peter Greenaway

Produced by Aria Films, MEDIA Programme of the European Union

2007135 min6.2 / 10

A visually sumptuous biographical drama exploring Rembrandt's artistic genius and personal turmoil as his masterpiece becomes entangled with a murder mystery.

An extravagant, exotic and moving look at Rembrandt's romantic and professional life, and the controversy he created by the identification of a murderer in the painting The Night Watch.

Questions people ask

  • Is Nightwatching sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Does Nightwatching end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of films.

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

  • Is Nightwatching easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.

  • Is Nightwatching violent? 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.

33/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity73

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise10

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love30

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Nightwatching

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Nightwatching

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Nightwatching, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Nightwatching, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Nightwatching, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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