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The Emperor's New Clothes

1985·Movie
49min
56
DecentGoodWatch score

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Funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Nostalgia5
  • Wholesome4

Humor

Plenty of satire and slapstick

  • Satire & Parody8
  • Physical Comedy7
  • Situational Comedy6

World

Fantasy and society

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6
  • Visual Stylization6

Who it's for

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About

Two con men take advantage of an emperor's vanity.
Satirical ComedyFairy Tale AdaptationVanity and DeceptionPolitical AllegoryFamily EntertainmentClassic StoryMoral LessonPhysical HumorLighthearted Tone

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is The Emperor's New Clothes worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 6.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Emperor's New Clothes?

0 h 49 min

The Emperor's New Clothes runs 0 h 49 min.

What language is The Emperor's New Clothes in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

What tropes does The Emperor's New Clothes use?

Oblivious to His Own DescriptionBecoming the MaskThey Changed It, Now It Sucks!Alternate HistoryPrince and PauperTaking You with MeNo Mere WindmillHow Many Fingers?Cassandra TruthForegone ConclusionThat Man Is DeadWindmill Politicaland 4 more

TV Tropes lists 16 storytelling tropes for The Emperor's New Clothes, including Oblivious to His Own Description, Becoming the Mask, They Changed It, Now It Sucks!.