The Ruby in the Smoke
Directed by Brian Percival
A Victorian-era mystery thriller centered on a young woman unraveling her father's death and a dangerous conspiracy involving opium and a legendary ruby.
Sally Lockhart has struck a man dead with just three words, sent to her in a message from her father just before he drowned in the South China Seas. But unfortunately, Sally has no idea what the words The Seven Blessings mean. Before long, she is drawn into a mystery filled with opium, secrets from her own past and, at the heart of it all, the Ruby of Agrapur.
Clusters
Questions people ask
Is The Ruby in the Smoke sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.
Is The Ruby in the Smoke scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.
Is The Ruby in the Smoke easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is The Ruby in the Smoke violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does The Ruby in the Smoke end with hope? 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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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
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Ensemble
Like The Ruby in the Smoke
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Ruby in the Smoke
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Ruby in the Smoke, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Ruby in the Smoke, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Ruby in the Smoke, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
