The Postman Always Rings Twice
1981 · 122 min · Director: Bob Rafelson
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
The sensuous wife of a lunch wagon proprietor and a rootless drifter begin a sordidly steamy affair and conspire to murder her Greek husband.
Emotional fingerprint
The Postman Always Rings Twice (1981) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Tension 30%, Anxiety 25%, Love 20%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
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AI estimate
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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 Tension, Anxiety, Love. Genres: Thriller, Drama, Romance. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Tension, Anxiety and Love. Its IMDb rating of 6.6/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 68/100.
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Emotional journey
- Tension
- Curiosity
- Surprise
Not enough subtitle evidence
No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Curiosity
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Sadness
Dominant emotion: Surprise
Dominant emotion: Love
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Tension | Curiosity | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 3′ | Curiosity | 22 % | 7 % | 22 % | 5 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 9′ | Curiosity | 26 % | 14 % | 25 % | 6 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 15′ | Curiosity | 32 % | 23 % | 28 % | 8 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 21′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 27′ | Tension | 52 % | 47 % | 33 % | 13 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 34′ | Tension | 60 % | 55 % | 38 % | 24 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 40′ | Tension | 70 % | 65 % | 39 % | 38 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 46′ | Tension | 65 % | 60 % | 35 % | 28 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 52′ | Sadness | 55 % | 50 % | 34 % | 14 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 58′ | Tension | 61 % | 56 % | 35 % | 23 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 64′ | Tension | 78 % | 73 % | 35 % | 39 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 70′ | Tension | 81 % | 78 % | 38 % | 41 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 76′ | Tension | 70 % | 66 % | 40 % | 35 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 82′ | Tension | 56 % | 50 % | 35 % | 25 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 88′ | Tension | 49 % | 34 % | 29 % | 23 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 95′ | Surprise | 55 % | 33 % | 30 % | 36 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 101′ | Tension | 69 % | 56 % | 32 % | 39 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 107′ | Tension | 71 % | 64 % | 30 % | 25 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 113′ | Love | 65 % | 48 % | 25 % | 15 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 119′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
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Cast
Insurance Salesman
Doctor
Gas Station Attendant
Sign Man #1
Ticket Clerk
Details
- Directed by
- Bob Rafelson
- Written by
- David Mamet, James M. Cain
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 1981
- Runtime
- 122 min
- Country
- Germany, United States of America
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Tension
- Data updated
Where to watch
Rent
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