5.5
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Alf's Button Afloat
1938·Movie
·1h 29min·
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Funny.
Energy
Calm and low-key
- Fast Pace6
- Adrenaline5
- Spectacle5
Heart
Hopeful and nostalgic
- Hopefulness7
- Nostalgia7
- Wonder7
Humor
Plenty of slapstick and situational comedy
- Physical Comedy8
- Situational Comedy7
- Satire & Parody6
World
Fantasy and history
- World Immersion7
- Dialogue Centrality7
- Rewatchability6
Craft
Solid, not remarkable
- Acting7
- Direction6
- Narrative Structure6
Style
Functional look and sound
- Cinematography6
- Editing6
- Music Composition6
Energy
MediumCalm and low-key
Alf's Button Afloat is calm and low-intensity.
All energy traits
- Fast Pace6Quick tempo and momentum.
- Adrenaline5High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Spectacle5Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Tension4Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Violence3Physical conflict and intensity.
- Scare2Frightening moments and scares.
Heart
MediumHopeful and nostalgic
Emotionally, it's hopeful, nostalgic, and wondrous.
All heart traits
- Hopefulness7Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Nostalgia7Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Wonder7Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Wholesome6Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Romance5Love stories and emotional connections.
- Catharsis5Emotional release and payoff.
- Family Dynamics5Relationships and generational ties.
- Pathos4Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Coming of Age4Personal growth and self-discovery.
- Melancholy3Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
Related traits
- Character Depth5Rich, complex characterization.
Humor
HighPlenty of slapstick and situational comedy
Expect plenty of slapstick and situational comedy.
All humor traits
- Physical Comedy8Slapstick and visual gags.
- Situational Comedy7Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Satire & Parody6Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Wit & Wordplay5Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Absurdist Humor5Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Cringe Humor3Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Dark Humor2Humor from taboo or grim topics.
Related traits
- Eccentricity6Oddball tone and quirks.
- Wholesome6Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Camp & Irony5Stylized exaggeration and wink.
World
MediumFantasy and history
Its world is built around fantasy and history.
All world traits
- World Immersion7Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
- Rewatchability6Invites repeat viewing.
- Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
- Ambiguity3Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Related traits
- Fantasy9Mythic worlds and magical systems.
- Historical7Period settings and real events.
Craft
MediumSolid, not remarkable
The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.
All craft traits
- Acting7Performance craft and presence.
- Direction6Vision and command behind the camera.
- Narrative Structure6Story architecture and form.
- Dialogue Quality6Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Intrigue6Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Character Depth5Rich, complex characterization.
- Complexity5Layered plots and ideas.
- Non-linear Narrative3Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative1Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
- Fast Pace6Quick tempo and momentum.
Style
MediumFunctional look and sound
The look and sound stay functional.
All style traits
- Cinematography6Visual composition and camera work.
- Editing6Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Music Composition6Score and musical identity.
- Visual Stylization6Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Music Centrality5Songs central to storytelling.
- Sound Centrality4Sound design as core element.
Related traits
- Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
- Spectacle5Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Camp & Irony5Stylized exaggeration and wink.
Who it's for
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About
Alf discovers that one of the buttons on his pyjamas is made from the metal of Aladdin's lamp and that when he cleans it a genie appears.
British Fantasy ComedyAladdin's Lamp AdaptationGenie in PyjamasSlapstick HumorFamily EntertainmentNostalgic CharmLighthearted AdventureClassic British Cinema
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Is Alf's Button Afloat worth watching?
64
DecentGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 5.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
How long is Alf's Button Afloat?
1 h 29 min
Alf's Button Afloat runs 1 h 29 min.
What language is Alf's Button Afloat in?
English
It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.
In how many countries can I watch Alf's Button Afloat?
4
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