The Browning Version

The Browning Version

The greatest lessons in the life and the ones learned by heart.

Directed by Mike Figgis

Produced by Paramount Pictures, Scott Free Productions

199497 min6.4 / 10

A deeply introspective character study of a bitter, isolated man confronting the wreckage of his life and searching for redemption through self-understanding.

Andrew Crocker-Harris is an embittered and disliked teacher of Greek and Latin at a British prep school. After nearly 20 years of service, he is being forced to retire for 'health reasons', and perhaps may not even be given a pension. The boys regard him as a Hitler, with some justification. His unfaithful wife Laura tries to hurt him in any way she can. Andrew must come to terms with his failed life and at least regain his own self-esteem.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Browning Version sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.

  • Is The Browning Version scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is The Browning Version violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is The Browning Version easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Does The Browning Version end with hope? 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.

53/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity88

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise38

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love40

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like The Browning Version

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Browning Version

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Browning Version, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Browning Version, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Browning Version, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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