The Andromeda Strain
1971 · 131 min · Director: Robert Wise
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
When virtually all of the residents of Piedmont, New Mexico, are found dead after the return to Earth of a space satellite, the head of the US Air Force's Project Scoop declares an emergency. A group of eminent scientists led by Dr. Jeremy Stone scramble to a secure laboratory and try to first isolate the life form while determining why two people from Piedmont - an old alcoholic and a six-month-old baby - survived. The scientists methodically study the alien life form unaware that it has already mutated and presents a far greater danger in the lab, which is equipped with a nuclear self-destruct device designed to prevent the escape of dangerous biological agents.
Emotional fingerprint
The Andromeda Strain (1971) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Tension 30%, Anxiety 25%, Curiosity 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 Tension, Anxiety, Curiosity. Genres: Thriller, Sci-Fi. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Tension, Anxiety and Curiosity. Its IMDb rating of 7.2/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 72/100.
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Emotional journey
- Tension
- Curiosity
- Fear
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No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Curiosity
Dominant emotion: Disturbing
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Tension | Curiosity | Fear |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 3′ | Tension | 70 % | 68 % | 58 % | 50 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 10′ | Tension | 67 % | 64 % | 55 % | 48 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 16′ | Curiosity | 63 % | 56 % | 54 % | 43 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 23′ | Disturbing | 71 % | 63 % | 60 % | 48 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 29′ | Curiosity | 70 % | 64 % | 61 % | 45 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 36′ | Curiosity | 58 % | 55 % | 53 % | 36 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 43′ | Tension | 53 % | 51 % | 48 % | 34 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 49′ | Curiosity | 48 % | 40 % | 46 % | 25 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 56′ | Curiosity | 41 % | 26 % | 45 % | 14 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 62′ | Curiosity | 43 % | 26 % | 48 % | 13 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 69′ | Curiosity | 48 % | 32 % | 54 % | 16 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 75′ | Curiosity | 56 % | 37 % | 63 % | 18 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 82′ | Curiosity | 59 % | 41 % | 65 % | 19 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 88′ | Curiosity | 57 % | 45 % | 60 % | 24 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 95′ | Curiosity | 56 % | 49 % | 59 % | 29 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 102′ | Curiosity | 58 % | 53 % | 61 % | 33 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 108′ | Curiosity | 68 % | 64 % | 64 % | 45 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 115′ | Tension | 80 % | 78 % | 61 % | 60 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 121′ | Tension | 86 % | 85 % | 50 % | 66 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 128′ | Tension | 89 % | 88 % | 38 % | 68 % |
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
Dr. Robertson
Grimes
Lt. Shawn (Piedmont team)
Sgt. Crane (Piedmont team)
Lt. Comroe
Toby (technician)
Clara Dutton
Cabinet Secretary (uncredited)
Details
- Directed by
- Robert Wise
- Written by
- Michael Crichton, Nelson Gidding
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 1971
- Runtime
- 131 min
- Country
- United States of America
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Tension
- Data updated
Where to watch
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