The Battle of the Sexes

The Battle of the Sexes

James Thurber's Delightful Sex-War Satire.

Directed by Charles Crichton

Produced by Prometheus Film Productions Ltd

196084 min6.6 / 10

A light-hearted 1960s comedy about clashing business philosophies and gender dynamics, built on witty sparring and romantic tension between an American businesswoman and a Scottish businessman.

Angela Barrows is a man-eating business woman sent by her American employer to investigate their export opportunities in Edinburgh. En route she meets Robert MacPherson, a businessman who asks for her help to bring his company into the 20th Century. The staff, led by Mr Martin, has other ideas—and a battle between the old and new business methods soon breaks out.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Battle of the Sexes violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is The Battle of the Sexes sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.

  • Is The Battle of the Sexes scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is The Battle of the Sexes easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.

  • Does The Battle of the Sexes end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% 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.

51/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity34

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise72

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love50

How much audiences actually like it

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Like The Battle of the Sexes

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Battle of the Sexes

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Battle of the Sexes, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Battle of the Sexes, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Battle of the Sexes, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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