
The Winslow Boy
Directed by David Mamet
Produced by Winslow Partners Ltd., Sony Pictures Classics
A principled, intellectually engaged period drama about justice and family honor, built on courtroom procedure and the bonds tested by a righteous crusade.
In pre-WWI England, a youngster is expelled from a naval academy over a petty theft, but his parents raise a political furor by demanding a trial.
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Is The Winslow Boy violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.
Is The Winslow Boy scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Does The Winslow Boy end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.
Is The Winslow Boy easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.
Is The Winslow Boy sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Familiar shape, done well.
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Like The Winslow Boy
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Winslow Boy
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Winslow Boy, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Winslow Boy, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Winslow Boy, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































