Socrates

Socrates

Directed by Roberto Rossellini

Produced by RAI

1971119 min7.1 / 10

A grave, philosophically dense historical drama centered on Socrates' unjust trial and condemnation, exploring themes of truth, justice, and the cost of intellectual integrity.

A false accusation leads the philosopher Socrates to trial and condemnation in 4th century BC Athens.

Questions people ask

  • Is Socrates sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of films.

  • Does Socrates end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.

  • Is Socrates easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Is Socrates scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is Socrates violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

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.

79/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity95

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise72

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love72

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Socrates

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Socrates

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Socrates, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Socrates, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Socrates, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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