
Ulzana's Raid
One man alone understood the savagery of the early American west from both sides.
Directed by Robert Aldrich
Produced by Universal Pictures, The Associates & Aldrich Company
A brutal, morally complex Western that unflinchingly depicts frontier violence and racism through the pursuit of an Apache war chief, examining savagery from both sides of colonial conflict.
After fierce war chief Ulzana and a small war party jump the reservation bent on murder and terror, an inexperienced young lieutenant is assigned to track him down.
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Is Ulzana's Raid violent? Yes, very. More violent than 97% of films.
Is Ulzana's Raid scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of films.
Is Ulzana's Raid easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 86% of films.
Does Ulzana's Raid end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.
Is Ulzana's Raid sad? Yes. More sad than 82% 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.
Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Like Ulzana's Raid
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Ulzana's Raid
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Ulzana's Raid, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Ulzana's Raid, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Ulzana's Raid, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

























































