The Birds
1963 · 119 min · Director: Alfred Hitchcock
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
Thousands of birds flock into a seaside town and terrorize the residents in a series of deadly attacks.
Emotional fingerprint
The Birds (1963) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Fear 40%, Tension 25%, Anxiety 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, Tension, Anxiety. Genres: Thriller, Horror. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Fear, Tension and Anxiety. Its IMDb rating of 7.6/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 76/100.
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Emotional journey
- Tension
- Fear
- Sadness
Not enough subtitle evidence
No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Curiosity
Dominant emotion: Humor
Dominant emotion: Sadness
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Fear
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Tension | Fear | Sadness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 3′ | Curiosity | 33 % | 8 % | 2 % | 0 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 9′ | Humor | 34 % | 7 % | 2 % | 1 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 15′ | Curiosity | 29 % | 7 % | 1 % | 4 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 21′ | Curiosity | 27 % | 11 % | 2 % | 6 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 27′ | Humor | 30 % | 17 % | 6 % | 4 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 33′ | Curiosity | 32 % | 21 % | 7 % | 3 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 39′ | Humor | 35 % | 22 % | 4 % | 11 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 45′ | Sadness | 44 % | 30 % | 14 % | 23 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 51′ | Tension | 57 % | 48 % | 38 % | 25 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 57′ | Tension | 67 % | 57 % | 50 % | 30 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 62′ | Sadness | 68 % | 47 % | 41 % | 51 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 68′ | Sadness | 69 % | 47 % | 41 % | 52 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 74′ | Fear | 71 % | 60 % | 52 % | 31 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 80′ | Curiosity | 70 % | 66 % | 54 % | 16 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 86′ | Tension | 79 % | 73 % | 64 % | 30 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 92′ | Sadness | 85 % | 76 % | 69 % | 54 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 98′ | Tension | 82 % | 76 % | 68 % | 42 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 104′ | Tension | 84 % | 80 % | 74 % | 29 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 110′ | Tension | 83 % | 80 % | 72 % | 38 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 116′ | Tension | 77 % | 74 % | 61 % | 35 % |
Riches to rags
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
Le voyageur de commerce au bar
Le pêcheur qui aide à la location de bateau
Postal Clerk
Sam
Hysterical Mother in Diner
Brunette Girl at Birthday Party (uncredited)
Details
- Directed by
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Written by
- Evan Hunter
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 1963
- Runtime
- 119 min
- Country
- United States of America
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Fear
- Data updated
Where to watch
Rent
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