Twentieth Century

Twentieth Century

The Star of Stars in the Hit of Hits!

Directed by Howard Hawks

Produced by Columbia Pictures

193491 min6.8 / 10

A screwball comedy about theatrical egos and romantic sparring, where a domineering producer meets his match in his protégée-turned-star.

A temperamental Broadway producer trains an untutored actress, but when she becomes a star, she proves a match for him.

Questions people ask

  • Is Twentieth Century sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.

  • Is Twentieth Century easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.

  • Is Twentieth Century scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Does Twentieth Century end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is Twentieth Century violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

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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47/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity26

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise60

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love60

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Twentieth Century

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Twentieth Century

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Twentieth Century, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Twentieth Century, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Twentieth Century, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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