Down in the Valley
2005 · 112 min · Director: David Jacobson
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
Tobe is about 16, living with her dad and younger brother in LA's San Fernando Valley. She invites a gas station attendant named Harlan to come to the beach with her and her friends. He's from South Dakota, wears a cowboy hat, talks country, and has been a ranch hand. They have a great time, his simple expressions seem like wisdom, he's attentive and polite, and even though he's more than twice her age, she wants to spend time with him. When her father objects, she rebels. Harlan, meanwhile, thinks she's his soul mate, and he starts making plans to get her away from her father. Worlds are set to collide, but which ones?
Emotional fingerprint
Down in the Valley (2005) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Tension 32%, Anxiety 28%, Empathy 22%. 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 Tension, Anxiety, Empathy. Genres: Thriller, Drama, Romance. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Tension, Anxiety and Empathy. Its IMDb rating of 6.3/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 67/100.
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Emotional journey
- Tension
- Fear
- Sadness
Not enough subtitle evidence
No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Curiosity
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Love
Dominant emotion: Sadness
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Tension | Fear | Sadness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 3′ | Curiosity | 26 % | 18 % | 5 % | 12 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 8′ | Tension | 31 % | 20 % | 10 % | 10 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 14′ | Love | 38 % | 18 % | 10 % | 5 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 20′ | Love | 42 % | 15 % | 5 % | 3 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 25′ | Love | 44 % | 22 % | 7 % | 11 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 31′ | Tension | 49 % | 36 % | 17 % | 19 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 36′ | Tension | 54 % | 47 % | 24 % | 19 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 42′ | Tension | 53 % | 46 % | 23 % | 18 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 48′ | Curiosity | 55 % | 47 % | 29 % | 23 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 53′ | Tension | 63 % | 57 % | 37 % | 29 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 59′ | Tension | 61 % | 57 % | 33 % | 34 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 64′ | Tension | 60 % | 56 % | 33 % | 36 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 70′ | Tension | 68 % | 65 % | 43 % | 41 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 76′ | Tension | 77 % | 73 % | 54 % | 53 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 81′ | Sadness | 72 % | 62 % | 44 % | 53 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 87′ | Love | 61 % | 49 % | 31 % | 34 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 92′ | Tension | 68 % | 62 % | 45 % | 21 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 98′ | Tension | 82 % | 80 % | 65 % | 27 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 104′ | Tension | 87 % | 86 % | 72 % | 39 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 109′ | 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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Details
- Directed by
- David Jacobson
- Written by
- David Jacobson
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 2005
- Runtime
- 112 min
- Country
- United States
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Tension
- Data updated
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