Paper Towns
2015 · 109 min · Director: Jake Schreier
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Adapted from the bestselling novel by author John Green, PAPER TOWNS is a coming-of-age story centering on Quentin and his enigmatic neighbor Margo, who loved mysteries so much she became one. After taking him on an all-night adventure through their hometown, Margo suddenly disappears - leaving behind cryptic clues for Quentin to decipher. The search leads Quentin and his quick-witted friends on an exhilarating adventure that is equal parts hilarious and moving. Ultimately, to track down Margo, Quentin must find a deeper understanding of true friendship - and true love.
Emotional fingerprint
Paper Towns (2015) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Curiosity 25%, Humor 20%, Excitement 20%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
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Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Curiosity, Humor, Excitement. Genres: Comedy, Drama, Adventure. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Curiosity, Humor and Excitement. Its IMDb rating of 6.2/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 61/100.
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Emotional journey
- Humor
- Curiosity
- Sadness
Not enough subtitle evidence
No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Curiosity
Dominant emotion: Humor
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Love
Dominant emotion: Sadness
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Humor | Curiosity | Sadness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 3′ | Curiosity | 46 % | 22 % | 43 % | 25 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 8′ | Humor | 49 % | 38 % | 43 % | 17 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 14′ | Humor | 57 % | 47 % | 40 % | 9 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 19′ | Tension | 62 % | 41 % | 31 % | 8 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 25′ | Love | 55 % | 35 % | 30 % | 14 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 30′ | Curiosity | 50 % | 34 % | 42 % | 18 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 35′ | Curiosity | 54 % | 35 % | 54 % | 16 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 41′ | Curiosity | 57 % | 31 % | 60 % | 16 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 46′ | Curiosity | 52 % | 25 % | 54 % | 20 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 52′ | Curiosity | 47 % | 28 % | 39 % | 28 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 57′ | Humor | 52 % | 43 % | 34 % | 25 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 63′ | Humor | 60 % | 55 % | 46 % | 11 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 68′ | Humor | 66 % | 59 % | 45 % | 3 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 74′ | Humor | 66 % | 57 % | 27 % | 11 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 79′ | Love | 60 % | 46 % | 24 % | 19 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 84′ | Curiosity | 54 % | 28 % | 39 % | 26 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 90′ | Sadness | 60 % | 11 % | 41 % | 45 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 95′ | Sadness | 65 % | 5 % | 26 % | 56 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 101′ | Love | 63 % | 9 % | 14 % | 50 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 106′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
Oedipus
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
Young Quentin
Young Margo
Ruthie
Jase
Becca
Chuck
Mrs. Spiegelman
Mr. Spiegelman
Freshman Girl
Ben (Age 12)
Checkout Girl
Details
- Directed by
- Jake Schreier
- Written by
- Scott Neustadter, Michael H. Weber, John Green
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 2015
- Runtime
- 109 min
- Country
- United States
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Curiosity
- Data updated
Where to watch
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