Page Eight

Page Eight

New Century. New Rules.

Directed by David Hare

Produced by Runaway Fridge TV, BBC

201199 min6.6 / 10

A cerebral political thriller about institutional corruption and personal loyalty, built on espionage intrigue and the moral ambiguity of state power.

Johnny is a long-serving MI5 officer. His boss dies suddenly, leaving behind an inexplicable file which threatens the stability of the organisation.

Where to watch

Not available in United States — it streams in other countries.

Questions people ask

  • Does Page Eight end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.

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

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

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

  • Is Page Eight scary? 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.

45/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity38

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise46

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love50

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like Page Eight, and what each one shares →

Like Page Eight

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Page Eight

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Page Eight, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Page Eight, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Page Eight, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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