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The Shrinking Man
2025·Movie
·1h 39min·
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High energy, strong craft.
Energy
Tense and fast-paced
Fast from start to finish.
- Tension8
- Fast Pace7
- Spectacle7
Heart
Moving and wondrous
- Pathos7
- Wonder7
- Melancholy6
Humor
Some dark humor and absurdist humor
Not a comedy at heart.
- Dark Humor6
- Absurdist Humor5
- Wit & Wordplay4
World
Technology, the mind, and the future
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
- World Immersion8
- Novelty8
- Dialogue Centrality6
Craft
Standout direction
- Direction8
- Intrigue8
- Acting7
Style
Standout sound design
- Sound Centrality8
- Cinematography7
- Editing7
Energy
HighTense and fast-paced
Fast from start to finish.
The Shrinking Man is tense, fast-paced, and spectacular.
All energy traits
- Tension8Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Fast Pace7Quick tempo and momentum.
- Spectacle7Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Adrenaline6High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Scare6Frightening moments and scares.
- Violence5Physical conflict and intensity.
Related traits
- Uncanny8Eerie, unsettling strangeness.
- Bleakness7Grim, stark outlooks.
- Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
- Grotesque5Macabre, distorted imagery.
Heart
MediumMoving and wondrous
Emotionally, it's moving and wondrous.
All heart traits
- Pathos7Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Wonder7Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Melancholy6Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Catharsis5Emotional release and payoff.
- Family Dynamics5Relationships and generational ties.
- Romance4Love stories and emotional connections.
- Hopefulness4Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Nostalgia4Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Coming of Age4Personal growth and self-discovery.
- Wholesome2Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
Related traits
- Bleakness7Grim, stark outlooks.
- Philosophical7Ideas about life and existence.
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
Humor
MediumSome dark humor and absurdist humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some dark humor and absurdist humor.
All humor traits
- Dark Humor6Humor from taboo or grim topics.
- Absurdist Humor5Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Wit & Wordplay4Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Cringe Humor4Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Satire & Parody4Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Physical Comedy3Slapstick and visual gags.
- Situational Comedy2Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
Related traits
- Eccentricity7Oddball tone and quirks.
World
MediumTechnology, the mind, and the future
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around technology, the mind, and the future. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.
All world traits
- World Immersion8Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Novelty8Fresh ideas and invention.
- Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.
- Rewatchability6Invites repeat viewing.
- Ambiguity6Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Related traits
- Tech & Humanity9Human stories in a tech world.
- Psychological8Inner worlds and mind games.
- Futuristic7Speculative tech and future worlds.
- Mystery7Whodunnits and unraveling secrets.
- Social Commentary6Perspectives on society and norms.
- Surrealism6Dreamlike, bizarre imagery.
Craft
HighStandout direction
The direction stand out.
All craft traits
- Direction8Vision and command behind the camera.
- Intrigue8Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Acting7Performance craft and presence.
- Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
- Complexity7Layered plots and ideas.
- Dialogue Quality6Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Non-linear Narrative4Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative2Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Novelty8Fresh ideas and invention.
- Philosophical7Ideas about life and existence.
- Fast Pace7Quick tempo and momentum.
- Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
Style
HighStandout sound design
Look and sound: the sound design stand out.
All style traits
- Sound Centrality8Sound design as core element.
- Cinematography7Visual composition and camera work.
- Editing7Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Music Composition7Score and musical identity.
- Visual Stylization7Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Music Centrality6Songs central to storytelling.
Related traits
- Spectacle7Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.
- Grotesque5Macabre, distorted imagery.
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About
Paul, is an ordinary man who divides his life between his shipbuilding company, his wife Elise and their daughter Mia. During a sea trip, Paul finds himself confronted with a strange, unexplained meteorological phenomenon. From then on, Paul shrinks inexorably, without science being able to explain why or be of any help to him. When, by accident, he finds himself a prisoner in his own cellar, and while he is only a few centimeters tall, he will have to fight to survive in this banal environment that has become perilous. During this experience, Paul will find himself confronted with himself, with his humanity, and will try to answer the great questions of existence.
Psychological ThrillerExistential CrisisTechnological AnomalyMan vs. EnvironmentShrinking ManSurvival StorySelf-DiscoveryPhilosophical ExplorationIntriguing Mystery
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Questions about The Shrinking Man
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Is The Shrinking Man worth watching?
59
DecentGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 5.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is The Shrinking Man rated?
Disturbing imagery
Content advisories: disturbing imagery.
How long is The Shrinking Man?
1 h 39 min
The Shrinking Man runs 1 h 39 min.
Is The Shrinking Man based on a true story?
No. It's adapted from a novel.
What language is The Shrinking Man in?
French
It was made in French. Produced in France, Belgium.