The Dilemma
2011 · 111 min · Director: Ron Howard
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
A man finds out that what you don't say to a friend is just as important as what you do is this story of how far you can bend a brotherly bond before it snaps. Since college, confirmed bachelor Ronny (Vaughn) and happily married Nick (James) have been through thick and thin. Now partners in an auto design firm, the pals are vying to land a dream project that would launch their company. Ronny's girlfriend Beth (Connelly) and Nick's wife Geneva (Ryder) are by their sides. But Ronny's world is turned upside-down when he catches Geneva out with another man and makes it his mission to get answers. As the amateur investigation dissolves into mayhem, he learns that Nick has his own secrets. With the clock ticking and pressure mounting on the biggest presentation of their careers, Ronny must decide whether to reveal the truth to his best friend.
Emotional fingerprint
The Dilemma (2011) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Humor 30%, Anxiety 25%, Empathy 20%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
- Humor30%
- Anxiety25%
- Empathy20%
- Smile15%
- Satisfaction10%
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Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Humor, Anxiety, Empathy. Genres: Comedy, Drama. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Humor, Anxiety and Empathy. Its IMDb rating of 5.3/10 suggests a mixed audience reception; consider how well the emotional profile suits you. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 56/100.
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Emotional journey
- Tension
- Humor
- Joy
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No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Humor
Dominant emotion: Love
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Sadness
Dominant emotion: Joy
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Tension | Humor | Joy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 3′ | Humor | 53 % | 11 % | 52 % | 28 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 8′ | Humor | 56 % | 17 % | 48 % | 37 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 14′ | Love | 54 % | 25 % | 39 % | 36 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 19′ | Humor | 50 % | 32 % | 38 % | 25 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 25′ | Humor | 52 % | 39 % | 40 % | 16 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 31′ | Tension | 54 % | 45 % | 37 % | 16 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 36′ | Humor | 55 % | 49 % | 33 % | 17 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 42′ | Tension | 57 % | 53 % | 32 % | 14 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 47′ | Tension | 61 % | 57 % | 26 % | 8 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 53′ | Tension | 61 % | 56 % | 18 % | 5 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 58′ | Tension | 57 % | 53 % | 22 % | 9 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 64′ | Tension | 62 % | 58 % | 32 % | 10 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 69′ | Tension | 67 % | 62 % | 39 % | 10 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 75′ | Tension | 63 % | 56 % | 37 % | 8 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 80′ | Sadness | 63 % | 53 % | 32 % | 5 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 86′ | Tension | 69 % | 61 % | 30 % | 3 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 92′ | Tension | 73 % | 59 % | 21 % | 5 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 97′ | Sadness | 67 % | 40 % | 21 % | 18 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 103′ | Joy | 65 % | 30 % | 32 % | 44 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 108′ | Joy | 71 % | 30 % | 32 % | 63 % |
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
Shoot the Puck Girl
B & V Worker
Felix
Saul
Dr. Rosenstone
Cousin James
Details
- Directed by
- Ron Howard
- Written by
- Allan Loeb
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 2011
- Runtime
- 111 min
- Country
- United States
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Humor
- Data updated
Where to watch
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