The Inn of the Sixth Happiness

The Inn of the Sixth Happiness

BACK AGAIN - INGRID BERGMAN in her greatest role

Directed by Mark Robson

Produced by 20th Century Fox

1958154 min6.8 / 10

A biographical drama about a determined missionary woman who finds purpose and love in rural China, ultimately discovering her calling to protect children during wartime.

All her life, Englishwoman Gladys Aylward knew that China was where she belonged. Unqualified to be sent as a missionary, Gladys works as a domestic to earn to send herself to a poor, remote village. There, she eventually lives a full and happy life: running the inn, acting as 'foot inspector', advising the local Mandarin, and even winning the heart of mixed-race Captain Lin Nan. Gladys discovers her real destiny when the country is invaded by Japan and the Chinese children need her to save their lives.

Questions people ask

  • Does The Inn of the Sixth Happiness end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 92% of films.

  • Is The Inn of the Sixth Happiness easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.

  • Is The Inn of the Sixth Happiness sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.

  • Is The Inn of the Sixth Happiness scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is The Inn of the Sixth Happiness violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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59/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity86

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Surprise37

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love60

How much audiences actually like it

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