Movie

Rum Runners

1971 · 135 min

A breezy, sun-drenched caper that drifts between sea chases and movie-set glamour, carried by easy charm and a lovestruck pursuit.

Tagline: 1920. Prohibition. The beginning of an era that spawned rackets, crime, corruption, and a strange romance.
Overview: During the prohibition era, Cornelius, a bootlegger, is on the run from the American coastguards. He comes across a silent film actress, Linda, on the set of a movie and falls in love with her.
How it feels: Light, romantic, whimsical and campy. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Love, obsession, crime, freedom
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Full breakdown

Tone: lightstrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 1 of 3
campystrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: love
obsession
crime
freedom
identity
Places: sea
road trip
big city
Era: period
Audience: teen
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild