The Ipcress File
The spy story of the century.
Directed by Sidney J. Furie
Produced by The Rank Organisation, Lowndes Productions Limited
A clever, paranoid Cold War spy thriller that deflates espionage mythology with dry wit and labyrinthine intrigue.
Sly and dry intelligence agent Harry Palmer is tasked with investigating British Intelligence security, and is soon enmeshed in a world of double-dealing, kidnap and murder when he finds a traitor operating at the heart of the secret service.
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Is The Ipcress File one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 94% of films.
Is The Ipcress File scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.
Is The Ipcress File sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.
Is The Ipcress File violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does The Ipcress File end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is The Ipcress File easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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.
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Like The Ipcress File
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Ipcress File
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Ipcress File, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Ipcress File, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Ipcress File, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
