Bird on a Wire
1990 · 110 min · Director: John Badham
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
Rick has been given a new identity by the FBI for helping convict a drug dealing FBI agent. Fifteen years later his former fiance recognises him. Rick's FBI 'minder' has been replaced by a corrupt agent who helps the drug dealing FBI agent and his accomplice locate him. There are many subsequent chase scenes as Rick and girlfriend revisit his former haunts.
Emotional fingerprint
Bird on a Wire (1990) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Excitement 30%, Humor 25%, Tension 20%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
- Excitement30%
- Humor25%
- Tension20%
- Love15%
- Surprise10%
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Each viewer contributes one response, split equally across their selected emotions. When available, an automated estimate supplies a prior that is blended with those responses. Counts include distinct viewers, not automated estimates or archived anonymous votes. Fewer than 3 viewers is an early estimate; more responses do not guarantee certainty.
Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Excitement, Humor, Tension. Genres: Comedy, Crime, Action. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Excitement, Humor and Tension. Its IMDb rating of 6.0/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 61/100.
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Emotional journey
- Tension
- Fear
- Humor
Not enough subtitle evidence
No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Humor
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Love
Dominant emotion: Relief
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Tension | Fear | Humor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 3′ | Humor | 27 % | 15 % | 4 % | 22 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 8′ | Humor | 36 % | 29 % | 12 % | 20 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 14′ | Tension | 52 % | 49 % | 30 % | 16 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 19′ | Tension | 61 % | 57 % | 38 % | 22 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 25′ | Humor | 60 % | 54 % | 33 % | 30 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 30′ | Tension | 66 % | 62 % | 37 % | 34 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 36′ | Tension | 69 % | 66 % | 40 % | 32 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 41′ | Tension | 59 % | 55 % | 30 % | 29 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 47′ | Humor | 56 % | 50 % | 24 % | 36 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 52′ | Tension | 57 % | 48 % | 23 % | 42 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 58′ | Humor | 55 % | 43 % | 24 % | 40 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 63′ | Tension | 59 % | 50 % | 32 % | 34 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 69′ | Tension | 65 % | 49 % | 33 % | 34 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 74′ | Love | 63 % | 35 % | 20 % | 33 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 80′ | Tension | 63 % | 47 % | 26 % | 21 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 85′ | Tension | 64 % | 61 % | 36 % | 11 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 91′ | Tension | 66 % | 64 % | 42 % | 8 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 96′ | Tension | 75 % | 70 % | 53 % | 16 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 102′ | Relief | 79 % | 68 % | 50 % | 33 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 107′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
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Cast
Raun
Molly Baird
Paul
Scottie
Secretary
Dex
Details
- Directed by
- John Badham
- Written by
- Louis Venosta, David Seltzer, Eric Lerner
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 1990
- Runtime
- 110 min
- Country
- United States
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Excitement
- Data updated
Where to watch
Rent
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