Palmetto
1998 · 114 min · Director: Volker Schlöndorff
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
After being released from prison on a bum charge, Harry Barber is out for some payback to regain the two years he has lost. He is hired by Mrs. Malroux to fake the kidnapping of her stepdaughter (the daughter of a dying millionaire). He discovers that he is being set up on multiple levels and will soon face a longer prison sentence if he does not prove the truth to the police.
Emotional fingerprint
Palmetto (1998) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Confusion 30%, Anxiety 25%, Tension 20%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
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Share of emotional signal, not the percentage of people or a probability of enjoyment.
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 Confusion, Anxiety, Tension. Genres: Drama, Mystery, Crime. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Confusion, Anxiety and Tension. Its IMDb rating of 6.1/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 63/100.
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Emotional journey
- Tension
- Curiosity
- Surprise
Not enough subtitle evidence
No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Relief
Dominant emotion: Humor
Dominant emotion: Curiosity
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Tension | Curiosity | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 3′ | Relief | 38 % | 17 % | 30 % | 17 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 9′ | Humor | 39 % | 16 % | 31 % | 11 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 14′ | Curiosity | 43 % | 23 % | 43 % | 6 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 20′ | Curiosity | 49 % | 35 % | 53 % | 13 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 26′ | Curiosity | 53 % | 44 % | 55 % | 23 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 31′ | Curiosity | 51 % | 45 % | 50 % | 19 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 37′ | Tension | 54 % | 50 % | 45 % | 15 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 43′ | Tension | 60 % | 58 % | 50 % | 25 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 48′ | Tension | 65 % | 64 % | 55 % | 33 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 54′ | Tension | 63 % | 63 % | 49 % | 24 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 60′ | Tension | 60 % | 60 % | 43 % | 25 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 66′ | Tension | 66 % | 66 % | 45 % | 38 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 71′ | Tension | 66 % | 66 % | 49 % | 29 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 77′ | Tension | 65 % | 65 % | 55 % | 24 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 83′ | Tension | 70 % | 69 % | 58 % | 33 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 88′ | Tension | 75 % | 72 % | 53 % | 35 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 94′ | Tension | 80 % | 79 % | 55 % | 43 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 100′ | Tension | 83 % | 81 % | 56 % | 54 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 105′ | Tension | 74 % | 63 % | 39 % | 45 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 111′ | Relief | 60 % | 35 % | 20 % | 25 % |
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
Lawyer
Judge
Bartender (as Peter Paul Deleo)
Driver
Billy Holden
Alda (as Mikki McKeever)
Parking Lot Man
Prison Guard
Policeman
Tow Truck Driver
Details
- Directed by
- Volker Schlöndorff
- Written by
- E. Max Frye, James Hadley Chase
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 1998
- Runtime
- 114 min
- Country
- Germany, United States
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Confusion
- Data updated
Where to watch
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