Never Cry Wolf
1983 · 105 min · Director: Carroll Ballard
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
A scientific researcher, sent on a government study: The Lupus Project, must investigate the possible "menace" of wolves in the north. To do so, he must survive in the wilderness for six months on his own. In the course of these events, he learns about the true beneficial and positive nature of the wolf species.
Emotional fingerprint
Never Cry Wolf (1983) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Awe 30%, Empathy 25%, Inspiration 20%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
- Awe30%
- Empathy25%
- Inspiration20%
- Nostalgia15%
- Satisfaction10%
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Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Awe, Empathy, Inspiration. Genres: Drama, Adventure, Action. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Awe, Empathy and Inspiration. Its IMDb rating of 7.5/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 72/100.
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Emotional journey
- Curiosity
- Awe
- Sadness
Not enough subtitle evidence
No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Curiosity
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Humor
Dominant emotion: Awe
Dominant emotion: Sadness
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Curiosity | Awe | Sadness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 3′ | Curiosity | 47 % | 40 % | 7 % | 2 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 8′ | Tension | 55 % | 30 % | 4 % | 3 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 13′ | Tension | 64 % | 21 % | 4 % | 4 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 18′ | Humor | 56 % | 26 % | 5 % | 5 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 24′ | Curiosity | 44 % | 38 % | 5 % | 4 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 29′ | Curiosity | 44 % | 46 % | 16 % | 4 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 34′ | Awe | 54 % | 51 % | 30 % | 4 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 39′ | Humor | 60 % | 54 % | 29 % | 3 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 45′ | Curiosity | 59 % | 59 % | 25 % | 3 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 50′ | Curiosity | 59 % | 59 % | 30 % | 9 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 55′ | Awe | 60 % | 48 % | 33 % | 16 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 60′ | Humor | 59 % | 43 % | 26 % | 14 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 66′ | Curiosity | 58 % | 48 % | 34 % | 14 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 71′ | Awe | 57 % | 49 % | 49 % | 18 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 76′ | Awe | 57 % | 48 % | 53 % | 17 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 81′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 87′ | Tension | 55 % | 32 % | 15 % | 22 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 92′ | Tension | 66 % | 30 % | 9 % | 41 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 97′ | Sadness | 76 % | 21 % | 11 % | 65 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 102′ | Sadness | 75 % | 13 % | 22 % | 70 % |
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
Mike
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Details
- Directed by
- Carroll Ballard
- Written by
- Curtis Hanson, Sam Hamm, Farley Mowat, Richard Kletter
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 1983
- Runtime
- 105 min
- Country
- United States of America
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Awe
- Data updated
Where to watch
Free
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