Room at the Top

Room at the Top

A savage story of lust and ambition

Directed by Jack Clayton

Produced by Romulus Films, Remus

1958115 min6.9 / 10

A morally corrosive portrait of ambition and desire in postwar England, where a young man's ruthless social climbing destroys those around him, including himself.

An ambitious young accountant schemes to wed a wealthy factory owner's daughter, despite falling in love with a married older woman.

Questions people ask

  • Is Room at the Top sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Does Room at the Top end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 80% of films.

  • Is Room at the Top scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Is Room at the Top easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Is Room at the Top violent? 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.

57/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity35

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise74

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love65

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Room at the Top

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Room at the Top

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Room at the Top, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Room at the Top, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Room at the Top, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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