Sharpe's Gold

Sharpe's Gold

Directed by Tom Clegg

Produced by Celtic Films Entertainment, Carlton UK Productions

1995102 min6.7 / 10

A swashbuckling Napoleonic-era adventure that balances military action with romantic tension and treasure-hunting intrigue across Spanish hills.

Spain, 1813. The dashing and heroic Major Richard Sharpe pits his wits against El Casco, a terrifying partisan leader who has a chilling way of dealing with his enemies. Sharpe's mission, to trade guns for deserters, is imperilled by the beautiful and desirable Ellie, who follows him into the hills where there is rumoured to be hidden Aztec gold.

Questions people ask

  • Is Sharpe's Gold violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

  • Is Sharpe's Gold sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.

  • Does Sharpe's Gold end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.

  • Is Sharpe's Gold scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Is Sharpe's Gold easy watching? 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.

Rarity28

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise73

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love55

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Sharpe's Gold

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Sharpe's Gold

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Sharpe's Gold, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Sharpe's Gold, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Sharpe's Gold, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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