An American Carol
2008 · 82 min · Director: David Zucker
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
A cynical anti-American Hollywood filmmaker sets out on a crusade to abolish the 4th of July holiday. He is visited by three spirits who take him on a hilarious journey in an attempt to show him the true meaning of America.
Emotional fingerprint
An American Carol (2008) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Humor 35%, Smile 20%, Surprise 15%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
- Humor35%
- Smile20%
- Surprise15%
- Inspiration15%
- Satisfaction15%
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Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Humor, Smile, Surprise. Genres: Comedy, Fantasy. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Humor, Smile and Surprise. Its IMDb rating of 4.0/10 suggests a mixed audience reception; consider how well the emotional profile suits you. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 53/100.
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Emotional journey
- Humor
- Tension
- Sadness
Not enough subtitle evidence
No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Humor
Dominant emotion: Sadness
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Relief
Dominant emotion: Hope
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Humor | Tension | Sadness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 2′ | Humor | 45 % | 43 % | 15 % | 0 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 6′ | Humor | 44 % | 41 % | 17 % | 0 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 10′ | Humor | 43 % | 41 % | 15 % | 1 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 14′ | Humor | 44 % | 42 % | 13 % | 3 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 18′ | Humor | 46 % | 43 % | 15 % | 5 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 23′ | Humor | 48 % | 43 % | 19 % | 9 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 27′ | Humor | 49 % | 42 % | 26 % | 13 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 31′ | Humor | 51 % | 42 % | 27 % | 16 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 35′ | Humor | 51 % | 45 % | 22 % | 13 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 39′ | Humor | 49 % | 46 % | 24 % | 7 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 43′ | Humor | 47 % | 43 % | 28 % | 4 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 47′ | Humor | 49 % | 44 % | 31 % | 6 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 51′ | Humor | 53 % | 40 % | 36 % | 18 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 55′ | Sadness | 61 % | 29 % | 46 % | 37 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 59′ | Tension | 66 % | 28 % | 56 % | 35 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 64′ | Tension | 65 % | 38 % | 58 % | 15 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 68′ | Tension | 66 % | 46 % | 57 % | 5 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 72′ | Relief | 65 % | 46 % | 44 % | 9 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 76′ | Hope | 58 % | 41 % | 25 % | 14 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 80′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
Man in a hole
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
Josh
Ahmed
Lab Tech 2
Celebrity 1
Details
- Directed by
- David Zucker
- Written by
- David Zucker, Lewis Friedman, Myrna Sokoloff
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 2008
- Runtime
- 82 min
- Country
- United States of America
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Humor
- Data updated
Where to watch
Free
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