Splendor in the Grass
There is a miracle in being young... and a fear.
Directed by Elia Kazan
Produced by Newton Productions, NBI Productions
A tragic 1920s romance about sexual repression and class division that traces a young woman's descent from love to madness.
A fragile Kansas girl's unrequited and forbidden love for a handsome young man from the town's most powerful family drives her to heartbreak and madness.
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Is Splendor in the Grass sad? Yes, very. More sad than 99% of films.
Does Splendor in the Grass end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.
Is Splendor in the Grass violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.
Is Splendor in the Grass easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
Is Splendor in the Grass scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.
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There is almost nothing else like this.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
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Like Splendor in the Grass
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Splendor in the Grass
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Splendor in the Grass, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Splendor in the Grass, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Splendor in the Grass, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
