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The French Dispatch

2021 · 108 min · Director: Wes Anderson ★ IMDb 7.1 · 171,112 ratings

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Faced with the impending dissolution of The French Dispatch, a factual weekly report on various subjects, old-school editor-in-chief Arthur Howitzer Jr. assembles the crème de la crème of the magazine's loyal expatriate journalists for one final issue. Against the backdrop of picturesque Ennui-sur-Blasé, Paris, France, three main articles unfold, pivoting around tormented genius artists, statuesque prison officers, flamboyant critics, moody idealists, conflicted ace reporters, legendary chefs, and, of course, the police.

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The French Dispatch (2021) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Humor 35%, Awe 20%, Nostalgia 15%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure

35%Humor
20%Awe
  1. Humor35%
  2. Awe20%

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Why it feels this way

The strongest emotional signals are Humor, Awe, Nostalgia. Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance. AI estimate.

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Consider this title if you are looking for Humor, Awe and Nostalgia. Its IMDb rating of 7.1/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 70/100.

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Emotional journey

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  • Curiosity
  • Humor
  • Sadness

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No dominant emotion

Dominant emotion: Curiosity

Dominant emotion: Sadness

Dominant emotion: Humor

Dominant emotion: Tension

Dominant emotion: Empathy

Curiosity
Humor
Sadness
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Dominant emotion

Intensity dips around 3 %, then peaks around 93 %.Ending hidden

Emotional journey
%Approximate minuteDominant emotionOverall intensityCuriosityHumorSadness
2.5 %≈ 3′Curiosity37 %32 %27 %16 %
7.5 %≈ 8′Curiosity40 %36 %29 %15 %
12.5 %≈ 14′Curiosity48 %39 %27 %23 %
17.5 %≈ 19′Sadness54 %34 %30 %34 %
22.5 %≈ 24′Humor50 %30 %38 %28 %
27.5 %≈ 30′Humor46 %34 %40 %17 %
32.5 %≈ 35′Humor51 %39 %43 %13 %
37.5 %≈ 41′Humor53 %38 %40 %14 %
42.5 %≈ 46′Curiosity46 %34 %33 %15 %
47.5 %≈ 51′Humor44 %31 %30 %17 %
52.5 %≈ 57′Tension45 %29 %26 %21 %
57.5 %≈ 62′Empathy45 %28 %20 %25 %
62.5 %≈ 68′Sadness48 %34 %23 %26 %
67.5 %≈ 73′Curiosity50 %43 %26 %20 %
72.5 %≈ 78′Curiosity50 %40 %21 %24 %
77.5 %≈ 84′Empathy50 %35 %20 %29 %
82.5 %≈ 89′Curiosity55 %38 %25 %28 %
87.5 %≈ 95′Tension63 %35 %26 %35 %
92.5 %≈ 100′Sadness63 %27 %23 %47 %
97.5 %≈ 105′Not enough subtitle evidenceNot enough subtitle evidenceNot enough subtitle evidenceNot enough subtitle evidenceNot enough subtitle evidence

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Cast

Benicio del Toro

Moses Rosenthaler

Tilda Swinton

J.K.L. Berensen

Léa Seydoux

Simone

Frances McDormand

Lucinda Krementz

Timothée Chalamet

Zeffirelli

LK
Lyna Khoudri

Juliette

Jeffrey Wright

Roebuck Wright

Mathieu Amalric

The Commissaire

Steve Park

Nescaffier

Bill Murray

Arthur Howitzer, Jr.

Owen Wilson

Herbsaint Sazerac

Bob Balaban

Uncle Nick

Henry Winkler

Uncle Joe

Lois Smith

Upshur 'Maw' Clampette

Tony Revolori

Young Rosenthaler

Denis Ménochet

Prison Guard

Larry Pine

Chief Magistrate

MP
Morgane Polanski

Girlfriend

FM
Félix Moati

Head Caterer

Details

Directed by
Wes Anderson
Written by
Wes Anderson, Roman Coppola, Hugo Guinness, Jason Schwartzman
Type
Movies
Released
2021
Runtime
108 min
Country
United States, Germany, Sweden, France, United Kingdom
Ratings
★ IMDb 7.1 · 171,112 ratings
Feels mostly
Humor
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