The Rainbow

The Rainbow

Ken Russell's film of D.H. Lawrence's...

Directed by Ken Russell

Produced by Vestron Pictures

1989113 min5.6 / 10

A visually ambitious adaptation of Lawrence's novel that traces a young woman's sexual and spiritual awakening in Victorian society, balancing sensuality with existential anguish.

Born to a rich landowner in the waning days of the Victorian era, Ursula Brangwen grows into a beautiful young woman full of imagination and ambition. The free-spirited Ursula begins to feel trapped by her prim surroundings, but her life changes when she has an erotic experience with Winifred, a bisexual teacher. From then on, Ursula puts all of her passion and creativity into the pursuit of sexual fulfillment. But her insatiable quest becomes a source of anguish.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Rainbow sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

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

  • Does The Rainbow end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of films.

  • Is The Rainbow scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

  • Is The Rainbow 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.

24/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity88

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise4

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love10

How much audiences actually like it

The highest scores in the catalogue →

Ensemble

Like The Rainbow

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Rainbow

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Rainbow, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Rainbow, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Rainbow, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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