Motherless Brooklyn
2019 · 145 min · Director: Edward Norton
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
Set against the backdrop of 1950s New York, "Motherless Brooklyn" follows Lionel Essrog (Norton), a lonely private detective afflicted with Tourette's Syndrome, as he ventures to solve his friend's murder. Armed only with a few clues and the powerful engine of his obsessive mind, Lionel unravels closely-guarded secrets that hold the fate of the whole city in the balance.
Emotional fingerprint
Motherless Brooklyn (2019) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Curiosity 30%, Tension 25%, Empathy 20%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
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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 Curiosity, Tension, Empathy. Genres: Drama, Mystery, Crime. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Curiosity, Tension and Empathy. Its IMDb rating of 6.8/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 70/100.
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Emotional journey
- Tension
- Curiosity
- Empathy
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No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Curiosity
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Sadness
Dominant emotion: Empathy
Dominant emotion: Disturbing
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Tension | Curiosity | Empathy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 4′ | Curiosity | 52 % | 38 % | 43 % | 20 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 11′ | Tension | 64 % | 54 % | 39 % | 36 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 18′ | Sadness | 64 % | 51 % | 33 % | 48 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 25′ | Curiosity | 49 % | 29 % | 29 % | 41 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 33′ | Empathy | 46 % | 20 % | 31 % | 38 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 40′ | Curiosity | 48 % | 26 % | 40 % | 29 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 47′ | Curiosity | 48 % | 31 % | 48 % | 20 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 54′ | Curiosity | 51 % | 33 % | 51 % | 23 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 62′ | Curiosity | 53 % | 29 % | 44 % | 34 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 69′ | Empathy | 57 % | 34 % | 28 % | 50 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 76′ | Tension | 61 % | 44 % | 26 % | 55 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 83′ | Curiosity | 59 % | 43 % | 43 % | 44 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 91′ | Curiosity | 63 % | 46 % | 51 % | 40 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 98′ | Sadness | 68 % | 54 % | 49 % | 43 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 105′ | Tension | 68 % | 57 % | 54 % | 32 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 112′ | Curiosity | 70 % | 64 % | 56 % | 31 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 120′ | Tension | 76 % | 73 % | 50 % | 38 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 127′ | Tension | 76 % | 71 % | 45 % | 34 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 134′ | Disturbing | 68 % | 60 % | 38 % | 28 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 141′ | 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
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Details
- Directed by
- Edward Norton
- Written by
- Edward Norton, Jonathan Lethem
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 2019
- Runtime
- 145 min
- Country
- United States
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Curiosity
- Data updated
Where to watch
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