Northanger Abbey

Northanger Abbey

Directed by Jon Jones

Produced by Irish Film Industry, Granada Television

200793 min6.8 / 10

A witty, warmly romantic period comedy about a young woman whose Gothic novel obsessions lead her astray in matters of the heart, ultimately resolved through genuine connection and self-awareness.

A young woman's penchant for sensational Gothic novels leads to misunderstandings in the matters of the heart.

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Questions people ask

  • Is Northanger Abbey easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 95% of films.

  • Is Northanger Abbey violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Does Northanger Abbey end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 90% of films.

  • Is Northanger Abbey scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Northanger Abbey sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% 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.

56/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity58

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise50

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love60

How much audiences actually like it

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Everything like Northanger Abbey, and what each one shares →

Like Northanger Abbey

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Northanger Abbey

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Northanger Abbey, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Northanger Abbey, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Northanger Abbey, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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