The Stronghold

The Stronghold

Directed by Cédric Jimenez

Produced by StudioCanal, France 2 Cinéma

2021105 min7.4 / 10

A morally murky crime thriller about cops compromised by ambition and the informant who exploits their desperation.

Tired of the small-time grind, three Marseille cops get a chance to bust a major drug network. But lines blur when a key informant makes a big ask.

Where to watch

Not available in United States — it streams in other countries.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Stronghold scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.

  • Is The Stronghold violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

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

  • Is The Stronghold easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Is The Stronghold sad? 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.

57/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity16

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise90

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love85

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like The Stronghold, and what each one shares →

Like The Stronghold

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Stronghold

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Stronghold, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Stronghold, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Stronghold, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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