Villain

Villain

By the time he's ready to kill you, its an act of mercy.

Directed by Michael Tuchner

Produced by Kastner/Ladd/Kanter, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

197198 min6.1 / 10

A gritty 1970s neo-noir about a ruthless London gangster's inevitable downfall, driven by institutional power and personal corruption.

In 1970s London, Scotland Yard orchestrates the downfall of mob boss Vic Dakin after he crosses the line by blackmailing Members of Parliament.

Questions people ask

  • Is Villain scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of films.

  • Is Villain easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 86% of films.

  • Is Villain violent? Yes. More violent than 83% of films.

  • Does Villain end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is Villain sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% 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.

18/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity13

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise17

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love25

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Villain

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Villain

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Villain, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Villain, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Villain, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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