Rhapsody

Rhapsody

M-G-M's Magnificent Drama of Music and Romance

Directed by Charles Vidor

Produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

1954115 min6.6 / 10

A romantic drama centered on a woman's choice between two musicians with competing devotions to love and art, set against the cultured backdrop of a European conservatory.

A rich, young beauty, Louise Durant, follows the man she loves and hopes to marry to Zurich where he studies violin at the conservatory. A piano student at the conservatory falls madly in love with Louise. The violinist loves his music first and Louise second. The pianist loves Louise first and his music second. Louise must ultimately choose which man she wants.

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Questions people ask

  • Is Rhapsody violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.

  • Is Rhapsody scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Rhapsody easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.

  • Is Rhapsody sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Does Rhapsody end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 65% of films.

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.

Rarity39

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

Like Rhapsody

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Rhapsody

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Rhapsody, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Rhapsody, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Rhapsody, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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