A Journal for Jordan
2021 · 131 min · Director: Denzel Washington
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
Based on the true story of First Sergeant Charles Monroe King, a soldier deployed to Iraq who begins to keep a journal of love and advice for his infant son. Back at home, senior New York Times editor Dana Canedy revisits the story of her unlikely, life-altering relationship with King and his enduring devotion to her and their child. A sweeping account of a once-in-a-lifetime love, the film is a powerful reminder of the importance of family.
Emotional fingerprint
A Journal for Jordan (2021) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Love 35%, Sadness 30%, 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 Love, Sadness, Empathy. Genres: Drama, Romance, War. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Love, Sadness and Empathy. Its IMDb rating of 6.0/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 64/100.
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Emotional journey
- Love
- Sadness
- Hope
Not enough subtitle evidence
No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Sadness
Dominant emotion: Humor
Dominant emotion: Love
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Love | Sadness | Hope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 3′ | Tension | 52 % | 27 % | 27 % | 13 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 10′ | Sadness | 55 % | 36 % | 34 % | 21 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 16′ | Humor | 50 % | 38 % | 21 % | 24 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 23′ | Love | 46 % | 39 % | 10 % | 26 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 29′ | Love | 50 % | 43 % | 18 % | 30 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 36′ | Sadness | 55 % | 45 % | 24 % | 29 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 43′ | Love | 59 % | 53 % | 11 % | 29 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 49′ | Love | 61 % | 60 % | 0 % | 30 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 56′ | Love | 64 % | 64 % | 1 % | 34 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 62′ | Love | 64 % | 59 % | 10 % | 36 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 69′ | Love | 63 % | 43 % | 25 % | 29 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 75′ | Tension | 63 % | 35 % | 35 % | 26 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 82′ | Love | 63 % | 48 % | 36 % | 34 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 88′ | Love | 66 % | 61 % | 38 % | 36 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 95′ | Love | 69 % | 64 % | 35 % | 35 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 102′ | Love | 70 % | 58 % | 28 % | 29 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 108′ | Tension | 81 % | 51 % | 46 % | 18 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 115′ | Sadness | 90 % | 59 % | 74 % | 26 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 121′ | Love | 88 % | 72 % | 75 % | 48 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 128′ | 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
Jordan
Gwen Canedy
Mike Canedy
Ciro
Manny
Rosenblum
Waitress
Imhoff
Mohammed
Dana's Doctor
Talkative Neighbor
Lt. Colonel
Details
- Directed by
- Denzel Washington
- Written by
- Virgil Williams, Charles Monroe King, Dana Canedy
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 2021
- Runtime
- 131 min
- Country
- United States
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Love
- Data updated
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