The Narrows
2008 · 107 min · Director: François Velle
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
A 19 year old Brooklyn boy who is torn between two worlds when his photography portfolio wins him a partial scholarship to NYU. He must figure out how to balance his Italian neighborhood roots with the expansive, sophisticated world on the other side of the East River. This compelling coming-of-age story combines suspense, murder and loyalty. Based on Tim McLoughlin's novel "Heart of the Old Country."
Emotional fingerprint
The Narrows (2008) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Anxiety 30%, Empathy 25%, Sadness 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 Anxiety, Empathy, Sadness. Genres: Thriller, Drama, Crime. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Anxiety, Empathy and Sadness. 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
- Sadness
- Empathy
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No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Curiosity
Dominant emotion: Hope
Dominant emotion: Sadness
Dominant emotion: Empathy
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Tension | Sadness | Empathy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 3′ | Tension | 53 % | 47 % | 27 % | 28 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 8′ | Curiosity | 41 % | 29 % | 18 % | 24 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 13′ | Hope | 39 % | 21 % | 19 % | 29 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 19′ | Sadness | 45 % | 34 % | 23 % | 31 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 24′ | Tension | 48 % | 45 % | 15 % | 25 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 29′ | Tension | 46 % | 40 % | 13 % | 25 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 35′ | Hope | 48 % | 35 % | 19 % | 30 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 40′ | Tension | 54 % | 39 % | 31 % | 41 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 45′ | Empathy | 55 % | 36 % | 38 % | 46 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 51′ | Tension | 49 % | 34 % | 29 % | 38 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 56′ | Empathy | 44 % | 33 % | 25 % | 34 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 62′ | Sadness | 53 % | 44 % | 25 % | 34 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 67′ | Tension | 74 % | 70 % | 31 % | 41 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 72′ | Tension | 81 % | 79 % | 46 % | 53 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 78′ | Tension | 74 % | 73 % | 43 % | 49 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 83′ | Tension | 75 % | 75 % | 29 % | 44 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 88′ | Tension | 81 % | 80 % | 33 % | 48 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 94′ | Tension | 74 % | 61 % | 45 % | 49 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 99′ | Sadness | 60 % | 26 % | 50 % | 43 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 104′ | Sadness | 55 % | 8 % | 52 % | 35 % |
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
Big Lou
Little Joey
Luz
Xander
Edward
Todd
Chuckie
Financial Aid Advisor
Marco
Details
- Directed by
- François Velle
- Written by
- Tatiana Blackington, Tim McLoughlin
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 2008
- Runtime
- 107 min
- Country
- United States
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Anxiety
- Data updated
Where to watch
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