Sign of the Lion

Sign of the Lion

Directed by Éric Rohmer

Produced by AJYM-Films

1962103 min7.0 / 10

A darkly comic portrait of an American drifter in Paris whose delusions and parasitic lifestyle collide with harsh reality, anchored by faith in astrology rather than self-awareness.

An American in Paris lives by sponging off his working friends, and throws a party using borrowed money when his rich American aunt dies, believing firmly in his horoscope.

Questions people ask

  • Does Sign of the Lion end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is Sign of the Lion violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Sign of the Lion sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Is Sign of the Lion scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

  • Is Sign of the Lion 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.

77/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity89

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise72

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love70

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Sign of the Lion

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Sign of the Lion

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Sign of the Lion, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Sign of the Lion, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Sign of the Lion, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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