The Coward

The Coward

Directed by Satyajit Ray

Produced by R.D. Bansal & Co.

196570 min7.2 / 10

A contemplative drama about two former lovers reunited by circumstance in a small town, exploring unresolved feelings and the weight of the past.

Amitabha Roy is a Calcutta-based scriptwriter, driving around in the country to collect material for a film. His vehicle breaks down in a small town. A tea planter, Bimal Gupta, offers hospitality for the night. Amitabha is forced to accept the offer as he has no alternative.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Coward sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

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

  • Is The Coward scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Does The Coward end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of films.

  • Is The Coward easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 62% 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.

Rarity32

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise89

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love75

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like The Coward

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Coward

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Coward, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Coward, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Coward, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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