Stars at Noon

Stars at Noon

A sumptuous tale of romance and espionage.

Directed by Claire Denis

Produced by Curiosa Films, ARTE France Cinéma

2022138 min5.8 / 10

A tense, sensual romance between two strangers caught in a web of political intrigue and espionage in Central America, where passion and danger become inseparable.

In present-day Nicaragua, a headstrong American journalist and a mysterious English businessman strike up a romance as they become embroiled in a dangerous labyrinth of lies and conspiracies and are forced to try and escape the country.

Questions people ask

  • Is Stars at Noon sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Does Stars at Noon end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of films.

  • Is Stars at Noon scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Is Stars at Noon violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Stars at Noon 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.

26/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

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Rarity87

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise5

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love15

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Stars at Noon

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Stars at Noon

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Stars at Noon, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Stars at Noon, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Stars at Noon, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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