The Four Feathers

The Four Feathers

Freedom. Country. Honor. Passion. To save his best friend, one man must risk everything he loves.

Directed by Shekhar Kapur

Produced by Paramount Pictures, Miramax

2002132 min6.6 / 10

A period adventure-drama about honor, redemption, and loyalty set against the backdrop of British colonialism in Sudan, balancing romantic and martial tensions with moral complexity.

A young British officer resigns his post when he learns of his regiment's plan to ship out to the Sudan for the conflict with the Mahdi. His friends and fiancée send him four white feathers as symbols of what they view as his cowardice. To redeem his honor, he disguises himself as an Arab and secretly saves their lives.

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  • Is The Four Feathers violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.

  • Does The Four Feathers end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.

  • Is The Four Feathers scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Is The Four Feathers sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

  • Is The Four Feathers easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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