Barabbas
1961 · 137 min · Director: Richard Fleischer
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
Epic account of the thief Barabbas, who was pardoned for his crimes and spared crucifixion when Pilate offered the Israelites a choice to pardon Barabbas or Jesus. Struggling with his spirituality, Barabbas goes through many ordeals leading him to the gladiatorial arena, where he tries to win his freedom and confront his inner demons, ultimately becoming a follower of the man who was crucified in his place.
Emotional fingerprint
Barabbas (1961) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Melancholy 30%, Empathy 25%, Sadness 20%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
- Melancholy30%
- Empathy25%
- Sadness20%
- Inspiration15%
- Awe10%
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Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Melancholy, Empathy, Sadness. Genres: Drama, History, Adventure. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Melancholy, Empathy and Sadness. Its IMDb rating of 6.9/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 70/100.
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Emotional journey
- Tension
- Empathy
- Sadness
Not enough subtitle evidence
No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Curiosity
Dominant emotion: Empathy
Dominant emotion: Sadness
Dominant emotion: Relief
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Tension | Empathy | Sadness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 3′ | Tension | 55 % | 52 % | 35 % | 28 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 10′ | Curiosity | 54 % | 48 % | 31 % | 27 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 17′ | Curiosity | 56 % | 48 % | 29 % | 29 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 24′ | Curiosity | 55 % | 39 % | 28 % | 23 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 31′ | Curiosity | 56 % | 36 % | 38 % | 23 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 38′ | Empathy | 65 % | 54 % | 55 % | 38 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 45′ | Sadness | 68 % | 61 % | 57 % | 49 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 51′ | Curiosity | 63 % | 54 % | 53 % | 46 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 58′ | Empathy | 63 % | 54 % | 58 % | 45 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 65′ | Empathy | 68 % | 53 % | 58 % | 43 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 72′ | Relief | 65 % | 37 % | 46 % | 31 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 79′ | Relief | 54 % | 31 % | 38 % | 23 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 86′ | Tension | 53 % | 46 % | 37 % | 23 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 92′ | Tension | 65 % | 65 % | 46 % | 29 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 99′ | Tension | 78 % | 75 % | 61 % | 44 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 106′ | Sadness | 83 % | 77 % | 73 % | 62 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 113′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 120′ | Relief | 72 % | 48 % | 42 % | 30 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 127′ | Sadness | 74 % | 56 % | 59 % | 54 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 134′ | Empathy | 75 % | 58 % | 72 % | 67 % |
Oedipus
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
Disciple
Man Pleading for Release of Prisoner
Officer (as Carlo Giutini)
Commander of Gladiators
Tavern Reveler
Details
- Directed by
- Richard Fleischer
- Written by
- Nigel Balchin, Ivo Perilli, Diego Fabbri, Pär Lagerkvist, Salvatore Quasimodo, Christopher Fry
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 1961
- Runtime
- 137 min
- Country
- United States of America, Italy
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Melancholy
- Data updated
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