The Hunchback of Notre Dame

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Directed by Wallace Worsley

Produced by Universal Pictures

1923113 min6.5 / 10

A tragic melodrama of injustice and unrequited love set in medieval Paris, where a deformed outsider's devotion cannot save an innocent woman from a corrupt system.

In 15th century France, a gypsy girl is framed for murder by the infatuated Chief Justice, and only the deformed bellringer of Notre Dame Cathedral can save her.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Hunchback of Notre Dame sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of films.

  • Is The Hunchback of Notre Dame scary? Yes. More frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is The Hunchback of Notre Dame violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

  • Does The Hunchback of Notre Dame end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.

  • Is The Hunchback of Notre Dame easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% 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.

Rarity89

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise28

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love45

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Hunchback of Notre Dame, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Hunchback of Notre Dame, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Hunchback of Notre Dame, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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