Begin Again
2013 · 104 min · Director: John Carney
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
Gretta (Keira Knightley) and her long-time boyfriend Dave (Adam Levine) are college sweethearts and songwriting partners who decamp for New York when he lands a deal with a major label. But the trappings of his new-found fame soon tempt Dave to stray, and a reeling, lovelorn Gretta is left on her own. Her world takes a turn for the better when Dan (Mark Ruffalo), a disgraced record-label exec, stumbles upon her performing on an East Village stage and is immediately captivated by her raw talent. From this chance encounter emerges an enchanting portrait of a mutually transformative collaboration, set to the soundtrack of a summer in New York City.
Emotional fingerprint
Begin Again (2013) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Love 30%, Sadness 25%, Empathy 20%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
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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 Love, Sadness, Empathy. Genres: Comedy, Drama, Music. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Love, Sadness and Empathy. Its IMDb rating of 7.4/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 73/100.
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Emotional journey
- Joy
- Hope
- Humor
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No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Hope
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Sadness
Dominant emotion: Joy
Dominant emotion: Humor
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Joy | Hope | Humor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 3′ | Hope | 37 % | 20 % | 25 % | 18 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 8′ | Tension | 43 % | 13 % | 18 % | 23 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 13′ | Tension | 49 % | 8 % | 14 % | 23 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 18′ | Sadness | 46 % | 9 % | 20 % | 21 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 23′ | Hope | 41 % | 14 % | 25 % | 25 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 29′ | Sadness | 41 % | 25 % | 25 % | 29 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 34′ | Joy | 45 % | 33 % | 24 % | 35 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 39′ | Humor | 53 % | 25 % | 21 % | 36 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 44′ | Sadness | 59 % | 19 % | 30 % | 26 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 49′ | Hope | 56 % | 28 % | 45 % | 24 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 55′ | Hope | 49 % | 33 % | 45 % | 26 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 60′ | Hope | 48 % | 25 % | 34 % | 19 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 65′ | Sadness | 51 % | 23 % | 24 % | 18 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 70′ | Humor | 48 % | 28 % | 24 % | 26 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 75′ | Hope | 48 % | 38 % | 31 % | 33 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 81′ | Joy | 54 % | 43 % | 30 % | 32 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 86′ | Tension | 50 % | 31 % | 24 % | 26 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 91′ | Hope | 48 % | 28 % | 31 % | 24 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 96′ | Hope | 54 % | 40 % | 44 % | 28 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 101′ | Joy | 58 % | 50 % | 47 % | 33 % |
Rags to riches
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
Business Woman
Bartender
Christian Father
Barman
Singer Songwriter 2
Marco
Dave Fangirl
Mim
Malcolm
Details
- Directed by
- John Carney
- Written by
- John Carney
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 2013
- Runtime
- 104 min
- Country
- United States
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Love
- Data updated
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