Midnight Express
1978 · 121 min · Director: Alan Parker
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
Billy Hayes is caught attempting to smuggle drugs out of Turkey. The Turkish courts decide to make an example of him, sentencing him to more than 30 years in prison. Hayes has two opportunities for release: the appeals made by his lawyer, his family, and the American government, or the "Midnight Express".
Emotional fingerprint
Midnight Express (1978) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Fear 35%, Anxiety 25%, Tension 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
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 Fear, Anxiety, Tension. Genres: Drama, Crime. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Fear, Anxiety and Tension. Its IMDb rating of 7.5/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 74/100.
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Emotional journey
- Tension
- Sadness
- Empathy
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No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Sadness
Dominant emotion: Empathy
Dominant emotion: Hope
Dominant emotion: Disturbing
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Tension | Sadness | Empathy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 3′ | Tension | 31 % | 29 % | 4 % | 9 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 9′ | Tension | 44 % | 41 % | 11 % | 17 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 15′ | Tension | 53 % | 46 % | 28 % | 35 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 21′ | Sadness | 60 % | 44 % | 45 % | 51 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 27′ | Empathy | 57 % | 38 % | 42 % | 50 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 33′ | Hope | 51 % | 33 % | 37 % | 46 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 39′ | Empathy | 61 % | 32 % | 52 % | 57 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 45′ | Sadness | 62 % | 31 % | 52 % | 55 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 51′ | Tension | 56 % | 40 % | 38 % | 41 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 57′ | Disturbing | 64 % | 55 % | 42 % | 46 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 64′ | Tension | 73 % | 62 % | 55 % | 56 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 70′ | Sadness | 74 % | 62 % | 48 % | 48 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 76′ | Hope | 72 % | 65 % | 30 % | 34 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 82′ | Tension | 70 % | 66 % | 32 % | 35 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 88′ | Disturbing | 68 % | 62 % | 38 % | 40 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 94′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 100′ | Sadness | 64 % | 40 % | 48 % | 49 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 106′ | Tension | 66 % | 52 % | 47 % | 51 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 112′ | Sadness | 70 % | 61 % | 55 % | 59 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 118′ | 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
Chief Judge
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Airport Police Chief
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Details
- Directed by
- Alan Parker
- Written by
- Oliver Stone, William Hoffer, Billy Hayes
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 1978
- Runtime
- 121 min
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Fear
- Data updated
Where to watch
Rent
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