Recount
2008 · 116 min · Director: Jay Roach
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
In this dramatization of the 2000 presidential election, Al Gore concedes the presidency to George W. Bush, but recants when he learns of irregularities in the Florida vote count. Democratic strategists Ronald Klain and Michael Whouley race to Florida to uncover the truth, as do Republicans under James Baker III. Between faulty voting equipment and the vagaries of Florida's Secretary of State Katherine Harris, a 36-day stalemate ensues.
Emotional fingerprint
Recount (2008) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Anxiety 30%, Curiosity 24%, Anger 18%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
- Anxiety30%
- Curiosity24%
- Anger18%
- Empathy15%
- Satisfaction13%
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Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Anxiety, Curiosity, Anger. Genres: Drama, History. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Anxiety, Curiosity and Anger. Its IMDb rating of 7.3/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 71/100.
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Emotional journey
- Tension
- Curiosity
- Sadness
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No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Curiosity
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Hope
Dominant emotion: Sadness
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Tension | Curiosity | Sadness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 3′ | Curiosity | 38 % | 32 % | 32 % | 5 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 9′ | Tension | 49 % | 45 % | 38 % | 9 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 15′ | Tension | 62 % | 57 % | 48 % | 14 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 20′ | Curiosity | 62 % | 56 % | 53 % | 15 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 26′ | Tension | 60 % | 57 % | 49 % | 15 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 32′ | Tension | 62 % | 59 % | 45 % | 16 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 38′ | Curiosity | 59 % | 57 % | 47 % | 14 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 44′ | Tension | 59 % | 57 % | 50 % | 16 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 49′ | Tension | 60 % | 57 % | 50 % | 20 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 55′ | Tension | 60 % | 57 % | 49 % | 17 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 61′ | Tension | 63 % | 60 % | 49 % | 19 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 67′ | Tension | 71 % | 67 % | 45 % | 27 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 73′ | Tension | 77 % | 74 % | 35 % | 35 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 78′ | Tension | 75 % | 71 % | 34 % | 39 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 84′ | Hope | 74 % | 70 % | 42 % | 36 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 90′ | Tension | 79 % | 76 % | 50 % | 31 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 96′ | Tension | 80 % | 69 % | 49 % | 36 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 102′ | Sadness | 76 % | 46 % | 34 % | 57 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 107′ | Sadness | 71 % | 25 % | 17 % | 67 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 113′ | Sadness | 67 % | 14 % | 9 % | 61 % |
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
Jeff Robinson
Jack Young
David Morehouse
Joe Allbaugh
Details
- Directed by
- Jay Roach
- Written by
- Danny Strong
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 2008
- Runtime
- 116 min
- Country
- United States
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Anxiety
- Data updated
Where to watch
Rent
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