Adventureland
2009 · 107 min · Director: Greg Mottola
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
In 1987, James Brennan's dreams of a summer European tour before studying at an Ivy League school in New York City are ruined after his parents have a severe career setback. As a result, James must get a summer job to cover his upcoming expenses at the decrepit local amusement park, Adventureland, where he falls in love with a witty co-worker, Emily Lewin. In that bizarrely shady workplace, the young carnies have unforgettable and painful learning experiences about life, love and trust while James discovers what he truly values.
Emotional fingerprint
Adventureland (2009) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Humor 30%, Empathy 25%, Nostalgia 20%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
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Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Humor, Empathy, Nostalgia. Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Humor, Empathy and Nostalgia. 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
- Love
- Sadness
- Humor
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No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Hope
Dominant emotion: Humor
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Sadness
Dominant emotion: Love
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Love | Sadness | Humor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 3′ | Hope | 33 % | 3 % | 17 % | 30 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 8′ | Humor | 39 % | 3 % | 14 % | 33 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 13′ | Tension | 43 % | 5 % | 13 % | 33 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 19′ | Humor | 41 % | 11 % | 18 % | 31 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 24′ | Sadness | 39 % | 16 % | 24 % | 29 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 29′ | Humor | 38 % | 19 % | 24 % | 30 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 35′ | Sadness | 39 % | 24 % | 24 % | 31 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 40′ | Love | 38 % | 25 % | 23 % | 26 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 45′ | Sadness | 34 % | 23 % | 19 % | 20 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 51′ | Love | 35 % | 24 % | 19 % | 23 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 56′ | Humor | 38 % | 23 % | 18 % | 30 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 62′ | Humor | 44 % | 20 % | 10 % | 30 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 67′ | Tension | 53 % | 23 % | 13 % | 25 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 72′ | Sadness | 54 % | 24 % | 30 % | 20 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 78′ | Tension | 53 % | 16 % | 40 % | 19 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 83′ | Sadness | 50 % | 8 % | 36 % | 20 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 88′ | Tension | 50 % | 10 % | 36 % | 18 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 94′ | Sadness | 59 % | 31 % | 36 % | 15 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 99′ | Love | 60 % | 44 % | 21 % | 18 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 104′ | Hope | 48 % | 30 % | 8 % | 22 % |
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Cast
Sue O'Malley
Arlene
Brad
Velvet Touch Manager
Rich
Adult Contestant
Details
- Directed by
- Greg Mottola
- Written by
- Greg Mottola
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 2009
- Runtime
- 107 min
- Country
- United States
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Humor
- Data updated
Where to watch
Rent
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