Captain Phillips
2013 · 134 min · Director: Paul Greengrass
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Captain Phillips is a multi-layered examination of the 2009 hijacking of the U.S. container ship Maersk Alabama by a crew of Somali pirates. It is - through director Paul Greengrass's distinctive lens - simultaneously a pulse-pounding thriller, and a complex portrait of the myriad effects of globalization. The film focuses on the relationship between the Alabama's commanding officer, Captain Richard Phillips (two time Academy Award®-winner Tom Hanks), and the Somali pirate captain, Muse (Barkhad Abdi), who takes him hostage. Phillips and Muse are set on an unstoppable collision course when Muse and his crew target Phillips' unarmed ship; in the ensuing standoff, 145 miles off the Somali coast, both men will find themselves at the mercy of forces beyond their control.
Emotional fingerprint
Captain Phillips (2013) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Tension 38%, Anxiety 25%, Empathy 18%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
- Tension38%
- Anxiety25%
- Empathy18%
- Excitement12%
- Relief7%
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Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Tension, Anxiety, Empathy. Genres: Crime, Action, Biography. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Tension, Anxiety and Empathy. Its IMDb rating of 7.8/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 75/100.
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Emotional journey
- Tension
- Fear
- Empathy
Not enough subtitle evidence
No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Empathy
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Relief
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Tension | Fear | Empathy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 3′ | Empathy | 26 % | 21 % | 7 % | 17 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 10′ | Tension | 28 % | 23 % | 9 % | 11 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 17′ | Tension | 43 % | 40 % | 23 % | 10 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 23′ | Tension | 61 % | 59 % | 38 % | 14 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 30′ | Tension | 69 % | 68 % | 47 % | 17 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 37′ | Tension | 80 % | 79 % | 64 % | 28 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 44′ | Tension | 85 % | 84 % | 72 % | 38 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 50′ | Tension | 83 % | 82 % | 67 % | 37 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 57′ | Tension | 84 % | 83 % | 69 % | 39 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 64′ | Tension | 81 % | 79 % | 66 % | 45 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 70′ | Tension | 72 % | 70 % | 52 % | 45 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 77′ | Tension | 71 % | 70 % | 51 % | 42 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 84′ | Tension | 78 % | 77 % | 61 % | 45 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 90′ | Tension | 84 % | 83 % | 69 % | 48 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 97′ | Tension | 85 % | 83 % | 70 % | 49 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 104′ | Tension | 82 % | 79 % | 63 % | 47 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 111′ | Tension | 86 % | 84 % | 69 % | 49 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 117′ | Tension | 93 % | 85 % | 77 % | 65 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 124′ | Relief | 93 % | 76 % | 71 % | 81 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 131′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
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
Najee
Elmi
Nemo
Asad
Hufan
Maersk Alabama Crew
Maersk Alabama Crew
Maersk Alabama Crew
Maersk Alabama Crew
Maersk Alabama Crew
Details
- Directed by
- Paul Greengrass
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 2013
- Runtime
- 134 min
- Country
- United States, United Kingdom, Malta
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Tension
- Data updated
Where to watch
Rent
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