Powder
1995 · 112 min · Director: Victor Salva
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
When sheriff Barnum investigates the death of an elderly rural resident, he discovers a teenage grandson living in the basement. Raised by his grandparents, he has experienced the world only through books, never leaving the family farm. He is sent to a state home for boys where he has trouble fitting in socially. His odd appearance and unusual abilities cause the small town residents to fear and ridicule him. However, not all are afraid. Some begin to view his potential and gifts with wonderment.
Emotional fingerprint
Powder (1995) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Empathy 30%, Awe 25%, Sadness 20%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
- Empathy30%
- Awe25%
- Sadness20%
- Inspiration15%
- Hope10%
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Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Empathy, Awe, Sadness. Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Mystery. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Empathy, Awe and Sadness. Its IMDb rating of 6.6/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 68/100.
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Emotional journey
- Empathy
- Sadness
- Tension
Not enough subtitle evidence
No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Sadness
Dominant emotion: Curiosity
Dominant emotion: Empathy
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Awe
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Empathy | Sadness | Tension |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 3′ | Sadness | 70 % | 60 % | 58 % | 52 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 8′ | Curiosity | 64 % | 57 % | 43 % | 39 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 14′ | Curiosity | 60 % | 54 % | 31 % | 34 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 20′ | Empathy | 59 % | 53 % | 34 % | 40 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 25′ | Sadness | 55 % | 45 % | 31 % | 35 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 31′ | Curiosity | 54 % | 33 % | 15 % | 28 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 36′ | Curiosity | 57 % | 35 % | 11 % | 34 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 42′ | Curiosity | 59 % | 44 % | 21 % | 40 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 48′ | Curiosity | 63 % | 48 % | 29 % | 48 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 53′ | Tension | 70 % | 56 % | 40 % | 61 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 59′ | Empathy | 68 % | 55 % | 40 % | 53 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 64′ | Curiosity | 65 % | 51 % | 33 % | 34 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 70′ | Empathy | 74 % | 68 % | 49 % | 33 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 76′ | Sadness | 78 % | 78 % | 63 % | 29 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 81′ | Empathy | 71 % | 70 % | 51 % | 31 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 87′ | Empathy | 73 % | 68 % | 45 % | 56 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 92′ | Tension | 80 % | 73 % | 53 % | 74 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 98′ | Empathy | 79 % | 70 % | 55 % | 69 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 104′ | Awe | 73 % | 62 % | 48 % | 62 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 109′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
Cinderella
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
John Box
Mitch
Emma Barnum
Anna Reed
Nurse
Nurse #1
Deke Kelloway
Mrs. Kubler (uncredited)
Details
- Directed by
- Victor Salva
- Written by
- Victor Salva
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 1995
- Runtime
- 112 min
- Country
- United States
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Empathy
- Data updated
Where to watch
Rent
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