The Diamond Arm

The Diamond Arm

A cinematographic novel in two parts from the life of smugglers

Directed by Leonid Gaidai

Produced by Mosfilm

196994 min7.8 / 10

A lighthearted Soviet comedy caper where criminals must charm an ordinary citizen to recover smuggled diamonds, balancing espionage intrigue with warmth and humor.

A diamond smuggling operation goes wrong when an ordinary Soviet citizen becomes unwittingly involved, and the criminals are forced to court him to retrieve their diamonds.

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  • Is The Diamond Arm easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 95% of films.

  • Is The Diamond Arm sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.

  • Does The Diamond Arm end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is The Diamond Arm violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is The Diamond Arm scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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65/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity22

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise96

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love95

How much audiences actually like it

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Like The Diamond Arm

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Diamond Arm

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Diamond Arm, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Diamond Arm, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Diamond Arm, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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