Wonderstruck
2017 · 116 min · Director: Todd Haynes
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
The film interlaces two stories set fifty years apart, switching frequently between them. Each tells the story of a child's quest. In 1927, Rose runs away from her father's New Jersey home to find her mother/idol, the actress Lillian Mayhew. In 1977, recently orphaned Ben runs away from his Minnesota home in search of his father..
Emotional fingerprint
Wonderstruck (2017) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Curiosity 30%, Nostalgia 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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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 Curiosity, Nostalgia, Empathy. Genres: Drama, Mystery, Adventure. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Curiosity, Nostalgia and Empathy. Its IMDb rating of 6.2/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 64/100.
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Emotional journey
- Curiosity
- Empathy
- Sadness
Not enough subtitle evidence
No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Empathy
Dominant emotion: Sadness
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Joy
Dominant emotion: Curiosity
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Curiosity | Empathy | Sadness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 3′ | Empathy | 43 % | 30 % | 37 % | 32 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 9′ | Sadness | 40 % | 29 % | 33 % | 31 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 15′ | Sadness | 50 % | 36 % | 40 % | 33 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 20′ | Tension | 59 % | 38 % | 43 % | 25 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 26′ | Tension | 53 % | 28 % | 33 % | 15 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 32′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 38′ | Tension | 40 % | 17 % | 15 % | 3 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 44′ | Joy | 36 % | 18 % | 11 % | 1 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 49′ | Joy | 39 % | 29 % | 13 % | 3 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 55′ | Curiosity | 48 % | 39 % | 26 % | 11 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 61′ | Empathy | 57 % | 36 % | 50 % | 26 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 67′ | Empathy | 64 % | 40 % | 54 % | 29 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 73′ | Curiosity | 68 % | 59 % | 40 % | 15 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 78′ | Curiosity | 70 % | 69 % | 43 % | 16 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 84′ | Curiosity | 66 % | 64 % | 48 % | 25 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 90′ | Curiosity | 64 % | 63 % | 45 % | 24 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 96′ | Curiosity | 71 % | 61 % | 56 % | 39 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 102′ | Sadness | 80 % | 51 % | 73 % | 64 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 107′ | Empathy | 73 % | 36 % | 61 % | 63 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 113′ | Sadness | 57 % | 22 % | 35 % | 48 % |
Icarus
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
Rose
Workman
Pearl, The Maid
Dr. Gill, Teacher of the Deaf
Miss Conrad at the Museum
Remy Rubin, Theater Director
Stage Manager
Valentin
Shopkeeper
Window Dresser
Officer Engel
Hannah
Details
- Directed by
- Todd Haynes
- Written by
- Brian Selznick
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 2017
- Runtime
- 116 min
- Country
- United States
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Curiosity
- Data updated
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