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Old Man River
1999·Movie
·1h 14min·
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Strong craft, no humor.
Energy
Calm and low-key
- Tension4
- Fast Pace2
- Spectacle2
Heart
Nostalgic and moving
Much of it is about family.
- Nostalgia9
- Family Dynamics9
- Pathos8
Humor
Serious throughout
- Wit & Wordplay2
- Satire & Parody1
- Situational Comedy0
World
A real life story, family, and society
- World Immersion7
- Dialogue Centrality7
- Novelty6
Craft
Standout performances and characters
- Acting8
- Character Depth8
- Direction7
Style
Functional look and sound
- Editing7
- Cinematography6
- Music Composition5
All energy traits
- Tension4Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Fast Pace2Quick tempo and momentum.
- Spectacle2Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Adrenaline1High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Scare0Frightening moments and scares.
- Violence0Physical conflict and intensity.
Related traits
- Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
- Warfare6Battles, strategy, and conflict.
- Bleakness5Grim, stark outlooks.
Heart
MediumNostalgic and moving
Much of it is about family.
Emotionally, it's nostalgic, moving, and melancholic. Much of it is about family.
All heart traits
- Nostalgia9Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Family Dynamics9Relationships and generational ties.
- Pathos8Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Melancholy7Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Catharsis6Emotional release and payoff.
- Hopefulness4Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Wonder4Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Wholesome3Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Romance2Love stories and emotional connections.
- Coming of Age2Personal growth and self-discovery.
Related traits
- Character Depth8Rich, complex characterization.
- Bleakness5Grim, stark outlooks.
All humor traits
- Wit & Wordplay2Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Satire & Parody1Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Situational Comedy0Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Physical Comedy0Slapstick and visual gags.
- Cringe Humor0Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Absurdist Humor0Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Dark Humor0Humor from taboo or grim topics.
World
MediumA real life story, family, and society
Its world is built around a real life story, family, and society.
All world traits
- World Immersion7Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
- Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
- Rewatchability5Invites repeat viewing.
- Ambiguity3Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Related traits
- Biographical10Lives of notable figures.
- Social Commentary9Perspectives on society and norms.
- Historical8Period settings and real events.
- Showbiz8Entertainment industry and performance.
- Politics7Thought-provoking works exploring political themes.
- Warfare6Battles, strategy, and conflict.
Craft
HighStandout performances and characters
The performances and characters stand out.
All craft traits
- Acting8Performance craft and presence.
- Character Depth8Rich, complex characterization.
- Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
- Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.
- Non-linear Narrative7Time-shifts and structure play.
- Dialogue Quality6Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Complexity6Layered plots and ideas.
- Intrigue5Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Meta Narrative4Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Educational8Informative and instructive.
- Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
- Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
- Homage & Reference5Allusions to other works.
Style
MediumFunctional look and sound
The look and sound stay functional.
All style traits
- Editing7Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Cinematography6Visual composition and camera work.
- Music Composition5Score and musical identity.
- Visual Stylization4Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Music Centrality4Songs central to storytelling.
- Sound Centrality3Sound design as core element.
Related traits
- Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
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About
Winner of Cinequest and Vermont Film Festivals and the American Cinema Editors Eddy Award for Best Edited Documentary.
Documentary film version of the stage show in which actress Cynthia Gates Fujikawa explores the story of her father, actor Jerry Fujikawa, who had a long career in films and television, most often as a stereotyped Asian. The daughter, in the course of searching out her late father's history, discovers many things that she had not known, among them that her father had spent time in Manzanar, the internment camp for Japanese-Americans during World War II, that he had had a family prior to hers, and that somewhere out there was a sister she had never known existed.
Bittersweet Family MemoirHollywood History & RacismIntergenerational TraumaJapanese-American ExperienceDocumentary Theater HybridIdentity DiscoveryPoignant ReflectionCultural Reclamation
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Is Old Man River worth watching?
81
GreatGoodWatch scoreYes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 6.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
How long is Old Man River?
1 h 14 min
Old Man River runs 1 h 14 min.
Is Old Man River based on a true story?
Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.
What language is Old Man River in?
English
It was made in English. Produced in United States.