Sharpe's Waterloo

Sharpe's Waterloo

Directed by Tom Clegg

Produced by Celtic Films Entertainment, Picture Palace

1997102 min7.3 / 10

A historical war drama centered on a soldier's duty and heroism at Waterloo, balancing personal stakes with large-scale military action.

France, 1815. Sharpe seems to have settled down for life on a tranquil French farm with his new partner Lucille when the sudden news of Napoleon's return from exile compels him to go back to the army to fight in the great Battle of Waterloo. He joins the staff of Wellington's ally, the Prince of Orange. Once again reunited with the Chosen Men, Sharpe abandons his inept commander to organise the defence of the British key positions on the farm of La Haie Sainte and plays a courageous and important role in securing one of Britain's most famous victories.

Questions people ask

  • Is Sharpe's Waterloo violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of films.

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

  • Is Sharpe's Waterloo sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Sharpe's Waterloo easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Sharpe's Waterloo scary? 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.

59/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity25

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise82

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love80

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Sharpe's Waterloo

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Sharpe's Waterloo

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Sharpe's Waterloo, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Sharpe's Waterloo, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Sharpe's Waterloo, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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