In the Heights
2021 · 143 min · Director: Jon M. Chu
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
In the Heights centers on a variety of characters living in the neighborhood of Washington Heights, on the northern tip of Manhattan. At the center of the show is Usnavi, a bodega owner who looks after the aging Cuban lady next door, pines for the gorgeous girl working in the neighboring beauty salon and dreams of winning the lottery and escaping to the shores of his native Dominican Republic. Meanwhile, Nina, a childhood friend of Usnavi's, has returned to the neighborhood from her first year at college with surprising news for her parents, who have spent their life savings on building a better life for their daughter. Ultimately, Usnavi and the residents of the close-knit neighborhood get a dose of what it means to be home.
Emotional fingerprint
In the Heights (2021) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Humor 30%, Excitement 25%, Joy 20%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
- Humor30%
- Excitement25%
- Joy20%
- Love15%
- Inspiration10%
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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 Humor, Excitement, Joy. Genres: Drama, Musical, Romance. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Humor, Excitement and Joy. Its IMDb rating of 7.2/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 72/100.
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Emotional journey
- Joy
- Hope
- Sadness
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No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Joy
Dominant emotion: Hope
Dominant emotion: Sadness
Dominant emotion: Love
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Joy | Hope | Sadness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 4′ | Joy | 50 % | 43 % | 35 % | 12 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 11′ | Hope | 49 % | 41 % | 35 % | 13 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 18′ | Joy | 50 % | 36 % | 29 % | 26 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 25′ | Sadness | 53 % | 31 % | 29 % | 35 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 32′ | Joy | 50 % | 30 % | 36 % | 26 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 39′ | Hope | 54 % | 36 % | 48 % | 18 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 46′ | Hope | 59 % | 44 % | 49 % | 15 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 54′ | Love | 55 % | 40 % | 35 % | 18 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 61′ | Love | 55 % | 36 % | 26 % | 23 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 68′ | Love | 59 % | 39 % | 20 % | 30 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 75′ | Joy | 61 % | 36 % | 16 % | 35 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 82′ | Tension | 69 % | 23 % | 18 % | 48 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 89′ | Sadness | 75 % | 13 % | 25 % | 59 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 97′ | Hope | 68 % | 25 % | 39 % | 41 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 104′ | Joy | 63 % | 46 % | 43 % | 24 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 111′ | Love | 65 % | 46 % | 35 % | 30 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 118′ | Sadness | 64 % | 25 % | 29 % | 45 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 125′ | Sadness | 68 % | 25 % | 39 % | 45 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 132′ | Joy | 66 % | 44 % | 45 % | 24 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 139′ | Joy | 53 % | 43 % | 32 % | 7 % |
Man in a hole
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
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Alejandro
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Iris
Rosa
Miggy
Cranky Vieja
Details
- Directed by
- Jon M. Chu
- Written by
- Lin-Manuel Miranda, Quiara Alegría Hudes
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 2021
- Runtime
- 143 min
- Country
- United States
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Humor
- Data updated
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