Satan’s Brew

Satan’s Brew

Directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Produced by Trio Film, Albatros Filmproduktion

1976113 min6.4 / 10

A darkly comic, intellectually playful portrait of a blocked poet's moral and creative dissolution, mixing absurdist humor with genuine despair.

A famous poet who hasn't written a word in two years unconsciously plagiarizes the work of Stefan George, while dealing with several mistresses, his dimwitted brother, and a murder investigation.

Questions people ask

  • Does Satan’s Brew end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.

  • Is Satan’s Brew sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.

  • Is Satan’s Brew scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.

  • Is Satan’s Brew easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Is Satan’s Brew 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.

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Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity87

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise32

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love40

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Satan’s Brew

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Satan’s Brew

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Satan’s Brew, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Satan’s Brew, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Satan’s Brew, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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