On Chesil Beach
2017 · 110 min · Director: Dominic Cooke
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Adapted by Ian McEwan from his bestselling novel, the drama centers on a young couple of drastically different backgrounds in the summer of 1962. Following the pair through their idyllic courtship, this movie explores sex and the societal pressure that can accompany physical intimacy, leading to an awkward and fateful wedding night.
Emotional fingerprint
On Chesil Beach (2017) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Melancholy 35%, Sadness 25%, Empathy 20%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
- Melancholy35%
- Sadness25%
- Empathy20%
- Love10%
- Anxiety10%
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Share of emotional signal, not the percentage of people or a probability of enjoyment.
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Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Melancholy, Sadness, Empathy. Genres: Drama, Romance, Music. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Melancholy, Sadness and Empathy. Its IMDb rating of 6.3/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 67/100.
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Emotional journey
- Empathy
- Sadness
- Love
Not enough subtitle evidence
No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Love
Dominant emotion: Empathy
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Sadness
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Empathy | Sadness | Love |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 3′ | Love | 43 % | 17 % | 2 % | 40 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 8′ | Love | 45 % | 25 % | 10 % | 34 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 14′ | Empathy | 45 % | 38 % | 23 % | 21 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 19′ | Empathy | 48 % | 40 % | 20 % | 29 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 25′ | Love | 58 % | 34 % | 6 % | 55 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 30′ | Love | 61 % | 35 % | 5 % | 56 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 36′ | Tension | 59 % | 41 % | 13 % | 39 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 41′ | Love | 59 % | 45 % | 21 % | 39 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 47′ | Empathy | 56 % | 48 % | 29 % | 44 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 52′ | Love | 51 % | 40 % | 20 % | 45 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 58′ | Love | 56 % | 39 % | 13 % | 44 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 63′ | Tension | 68 % | 53 % | 26 % | 31 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 69′ | Tension | 74 % | 59 % | 41 % | 21 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 74′ | Tension | 75 % | 59 % | 48 % | 21 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 80′ | Tension | 79 % | 68 % | 61 % | 30 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 85′ | Sadness | 83 % | 74 % | 76 % | 34 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 91′ | Sadness | 78 % | 69 % | 76 % | 26 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 96′ | Sadness | 74 % | 65 % | 73 % | 29 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 102′ | Sadness | 76 % | 65 % | 73 % | 37 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 107′ | 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
Harriet Mayhew
Anne Mayhew
Ruth Ponting
Postman Terry
Timothy
Charles Morrell
Jenny
Sonia
Elsbeth
Young Florence
Harold Mather
Jack
Details
- Directed by
- Dominic Cooke
- Written by
- Ian McEwan
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 2017
- Runtime
- 110 min
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Melancholy
- Data updated
Where to watch
Free
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