
Red Joan
To change the world, she betrayed her country
Directed by Trevor Nunn
Produced by Trademark Films, Cambridge Picture Company
A historical spy thriller that traces an elderly woman's arrest back through her idealistic youth, exploring the moral complexities of Cold War espionage and the cost of conviction.
London, England, May 2000. The peaceful life of elderly Joan Stanley is suddenly disrupted when she is arrested by the British Intelligence Service and accused of providing information to communist Russia during the forties.
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Questions people ask
Is Red Joan sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.
Is Red Joan scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.
Is Red Joan violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.
Does Red Joan end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Red Joan easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Cinnamon Score
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Familiar shape, done well.
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Ensemble
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Like Red Joan
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Red Joan
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Red Joan, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Red Joan, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Red Joan, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.



























































