I Saw the TV Glow
2024 · 100 min · Director: Jane Schoenbrun, Jane Schoenbrun
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
A teenager just trying to make it through life in the suburbs is introduced by a classmate to a mysterious late-night TV show.
Emotional fingerprint
I Saw the TV Glow (2024) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Melancholy 30%, Anxiety 25%, Curiosity 20%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
- Melancholy30%
- Anxiety25%
- Curiosity20%
- Disturbing15%
- Nostalgia10%
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AI estimate
Share of emotional signal, not the percentage of people or a probability of enjoyment.
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 Melancholy, Anxiety, Curiosity. Genres: Drama, Horror. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Melancholy, Anxiety and Curiosity. Its IMDb rating of 5.8/10 suggests a mixed audience reception; consider how well the emotional profile suits you. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 59/100.
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Emotional journey
- Empathy
- Tension
- Disturbing
Not enough subtitle evidence
No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Curiosity
Dominant emotion: Empathy
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Sadness
Dominant emotion: Disturbing
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Empathy | Tension | Disturbing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 3′ | Curiosity | 29 % | 11 % | 11 % | 7 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 8′ | Curiosity | 31 % | 16 % | 12 % | 3 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 13′ | Curiosity | 36 % | 24 % | 22 % | 10 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 18′ | Empathy | 42 % | 34 % | 29 % | 19 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 23′ | Empathy | 43 % | 36 % | 26 % | 16 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 28′ | Curiosity | 47 % | 37 % | 26 % | 20 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 33′ | Empathy | 55 % | 47 % | 37 % | 30 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 38′ | Tension | 60 % | 54 % | 45 % | 31 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 43′ | Sadness | 62 % | 48 % | 42 % | 33 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 48′ | Curiosity | 61 % | 36 % | 39 % | 35 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 53′ | Curiosity | 60 % | 31 % | 42 % | 37 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 58′ | Curiosity | 69 % | 39 % | 56 % | 54 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 63′ | Disturbing | 82 % | 54 % | 73 % | 77 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 68′ | Disturbing | 86 % | 63 % | 78 % | 83 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 73′ | Disturbing | 85 % | 60 % | 80 % | 79 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 78′ | Tension | 79 % | 57 % | 70 % | 66 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 83′ | Sadness | 76 % | 63 % | 60 % | 59 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 88′ | Disturbing | 80 % | 72 % | 62 % | 62 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 93′ | Sadness | 79 % | 75 % | 55 % | 57 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 98′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
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
Isabel
Tara
Dave
Amanda / Mr. Melancholy / Marco / Evil Clown
Polo
Mr. Sprinkly
Neighbor 2
Lance
Cade
Drive-Thru Kid
Brenda's Friend
Sloppy Jane Band Member
Sloppy Jane Band Member
Details
- Directed by
- Jane Schoenbrun, Jane Schoenbrun
- Written by
- Jane Schoenbrun, Jane Schoenbrun
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 2024
- Runtime
- 100 min
- Country
- United States, United Kingdom
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Melancholy
- Data updated
Where to watch
Rent
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