Backdraft
1991 · 137 min · Director: Ron Howard
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A rookie firefighter tries to earn the respect of his older brother and other firefighters while taking part in an investigation of a string of arson/murders. This detailed look into the duties and private lives of firemen naturally features widespread pyrotechnics and special effects.
Emotional fingerprint
Backdraft (1991) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Excitement 30%, Tension 25%, Fear 20%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
- Excitement30%
- Tension25%
- Fear20%
- Empathy15%
- Sadness10%
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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, Tension, Fear. Genres: Drama, Mystery, Action. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Excitement, Tension and Fear. Its IMDb rating of 6.7/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 69/100.
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Emotional journey
- Tension
- Sadness
- Empathy
Not enough subtitle evidence
No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Humor
Dominant emotion: Sadness
Dominant emotion: Empathy
Dominant emotion: Curiosity
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Tension | Sadness | Empathy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 3′ | Tension | 38 % | 30 % | 8 % | 18 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 10′ | Humor | 38 % | 26 % | 11 % | 20 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 17′ | Sadness | 50 % | 41 % | 16 % | 28 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 24′ | Tension | 71 % | 68 % | 23 % | 38 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 31′ | Tension | 71 % | 63 % | 28 % | 40 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 38′ | Humor | 56 % | 40 % | 24 % | 35 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 45′ | Empathy | 57 % | 46 % | 21 % | 39 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 51′ | Tension | 65 % | 59 % | 20 % | 44 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 58′ | Curiosity | 61 % | 51 % | 19 % | 35 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 65′ | Curiosity | 57 % | 46 % | 20 % | 26 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 72′ | Curiosity | 61 % | 54 % | 21 % | 33 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 79′ | Tension | 66 % | 61 % | 25 % | 43 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 86′ | Curiosity | 64 % | 51 % | 35 % | 48 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 92′ | Sadness | 64 % | 44 % | 41 % | 49 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 99′ | Curiosity | 70 % | 56 % | 35 % | 42 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 106′ | Tension | 79 % | 74 % | 32 % | 44 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 113′ | Tension | 90 % | 87 % | 48 % | 61 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 120′ | Sadness | 91 % | 74 % | 70 % | 74 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 127′ | Sadness | 85 % | 43 % | 78 % | 72 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 134′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
Riches to rags
Rags to riches: The emotional tone rises from negative to positive.
Riches to rags: The emotional tone falls from positive to negative.
Man in a hole: The tone falls, then recovers.
Icarus: The tone rises, then falls.
Cinderella: The tone rises, falls, then rises again.
Oedipus: The tone falls, rises, then falls again.
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Cast
Chief John Fitzgerald
Grindle
Ray Santos
Nightingale
Pengelly
Washington
Sean McCaffrey
Brian, Age 7
Stephen - Age 12
Details
- Directed by
- Ron Howard
- Written by
- Gregory Widen
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 1991
- Runtime
- 137 min
- Country
- United States
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Excitement
- Data updated
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