Nostradamus

Nostradamus

His story is still unfinished five centuries later.

Directed by Roger Christian

Produced by Vereinigte Film Partners, Allied Entertainments Group PLC

1994119 min5.8 / 10

A historical drama exploring the life and mystical gift of Nostradamus, balancing biographical detail with spiritual mystery and the weight of prophecy.

A dramatic retelling of the life of Michel de Nostredame, from his early work as a plague doctor to his time at the court of Catherine de Medici, after he became famed for his prophetic almanacs. Stars Rutger Hauer and Julia Ormond.

Questions people ask

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

  • Is Nostradamus sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

  • Is Nostradamus easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Nostradamus violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Does Nostradamus end with hope? 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.

32/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

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Rarity95

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise12

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love15

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Nostradamus

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Nostradamus

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Nostradamus, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Nostradamus, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Nostradamus, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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