Quadrophenia

Quadrophenia

A Way of Life

Directed by Franc Roddam

Produced by Polytel, The Who Films

1979120 min7.0 / 10

A kinetic coming-of-age portrait of a restless 1960s teenager caught between dead-end reality and the seductive identity of the Mod subculture, driven by period music and visual style.

Based on the 1973 rock opera album of the same name by The Who, this is the story of 60s teenager Jimmy. At work he slaves in a dead-end job. While after, he shops for tailored suits and rides his scooter as part of the London Mod scene.

Questions people ask

  • Is Quadrophenia sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.

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

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

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

  • Is Quadrophenia 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.

70/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity85

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise57

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love70

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

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Like Quadrophenia

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Quadrophenia

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Quadrophenia, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Quadrophenia, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Quadrophenia, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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