Storm in a Teacup

Storm in a Teacup

"When you grow up, you will get out— every time, no matter what it costs"

Directed by Victor Saville, Ian Dalrymple

Produced by London Films Productions, Victor Saville Productions

193787 min7.4 / 10

A spirited romantic comedy built on the clash between a scheming politician and a principled reporter, with love and integrity at stake.

A local politician in Scotland tries to break the reporter who wrote a negative story about him, and who is also in love with his daughter.

Questions people ask

  • Is Storm in a Teacup easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.

  • Does Storm in a Teacup end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is Storm in a Teacup violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Storm in a Teacup sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.

  • Is Storm in a Teacup scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% 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.

63/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity31

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise84

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love85

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Storm in a Teacup

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Storm in a Teacup

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Storm in a Teacup, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Storm in a Teacup, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Storm in a Teacup, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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