Northwest Passage

Northwest Passage

Half Men—Half Demons … Warriors Such As The World Has Never Known … They Lived With Death and Danger For The Women Who Hungered For Their Love!

Directed by King Vidor

Produced by Loew's Incorporated, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

1940126 min6.6 / 10

A historical war adventure centered on elite rangers undertaking a dangerous raid, balancing martial spectacle with the bonds of friendship amid frontier violence and hardship.

Based on the Kenneth Roberts novel of the same name, this film tells the story of two friends who join Rogers' Rangers, as the legendary elite force engages the enemy during the French and Indian War. The film focuses on their famous raid at Fort St. Francis and their marches before and after the battle.

Questions people ask

  • Is Northwest Passage violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

  • Is Northwest Passage scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.

  • Is Northwest Passage sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Does Northwest Passage end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Northwest Passage 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.

40/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity22

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise51

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love50

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Northwest Passage

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Northwest Passage

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Northwest Passage, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Northwest Passage, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Northwest Passage, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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