The Day After
1983 · 127 min · Director: Nicholas Meyer
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
In the mid-1980s, the U.S. is poised on the brink of nuclear war. This shadow looms over the residents of a small town in Kansas as they continue their daily lives. Dr. Russell Oakes maintains his busy schedule at the hospital, Denise Dahlberg prepares for her upcoming wedding, and Stephen Klein is deep in his graduate studies. When the unthinkable happens and the bombs come down, the town's residents are thrust into the horrors of nuclear winter.
Emotional fingerprint
The Day After (1983) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Fear 35%, Anxiety 25%, Sadness 20%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
- Fear35%
- Anxiety25%
- Sadness20%
- Empathy10%
- Disturbing10%
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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, Anxiety, Sadness. Genres: Drama, Sci-Fi, TV Movie. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Fear, Anxiety and Sadness. Its IMDb rating of 7.0/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 72/100.
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Emotional journey
- Anxiety
- Sadness
- Tension
Not enough subtitle evidence
No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Anxiety
Dominant emotion: Sadness
Dominant emotion: Disturbing
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Anxiety | Sadness | Tension |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 3′ | Tension | 20 % | 15 % | 2 % | 18 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 10′ | Anxiety | 24 % | 19 % | 8 % | 20 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 16′ | Anxiety | 35 % | 30 % | 14 % | 30 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 22′ | Anxiety | 45 % | 41 % | 14 % | 40 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 29′ | Anxiety | 51 % | 49 % | 14 % | 46 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 35′ | Anxiety | 63 % | 59 % | 15 % | 57 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 41′ | Anxiety | 75 % | 70 % | 16 % | 71 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 48′ | Tension | 84 % | 79 % | 23 % | 83 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 54′ | Tension | 86 % | 81 % | 34 % | 83 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 60′ | Anxiety | 80 % | 75 % | 44 % | 69 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 67′ | Anxiety | 74 % | 65 % | 54 % | 54 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 73′ | Sadness | 76 % | 60 % | 68 % | 46 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 79′ | Sadness | 83 % | 63 % | 74 % | 52 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 86′ | Disturbing | 81 % | 63 % | 69 % | 59 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 92′ | Sadness | 78 % | 57 % | 68 % | 53 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 98′ | Sadness | 77 % | 56 % | 70 % | 49 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 105′ | Sadness | 79 % | 55 % | 73 % | 45 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 111′ | Sadness | 83 % | 50 % | 78 % | 37 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 117′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 124′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
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
Dr. Sam Hachya
Dr. Austin
Dennis Hendry
Danny Dahlberg
Joleen Dahlberg
Marilyn Oakes
Cynthia
Professor
Details
- Directed by
- Nicholas Meyer
- Written by
- Edward Hume
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 1983
- Runtime
- 127 min
- Country
- United States of America
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Fear
- Data updated
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