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Sammy-Gate
2020·Movie
Sammy-Gate fingerprint
Funny, immersive world, emotionally cool.
Energy
Calm and low-key
- Fast Pace6
- Spectacle6
- Tension5
Heart
Emotionally reserved
- Nostalgia6
- Wonder4
- Romance2
Humor
Plenty of satire and absurdist humor
- Satire & Parody9
- Absurdist Humor8
- Wit & Wordplay7
World
History, politics, and society
- Dialogue Centrality8
- Novelty8
- World Immersion7
Craft
Standout direction and dialogue
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
- Direction8
- Dialogue Quality8
- Complexity8
Style
Standout editing
- Editing8
- Cinematography7
- Music Composition7
All energy traits
- Fast Pace6Quick tempo and momentum.
- Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Tension5Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Adrenaline4High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Violence3Physical conflict and intensity.
- Scare1Frightening moments and scares.
Related traits
- Bleakness7Grim, stark outlooks.
- Slow Burn5Gradual build with payoff.
- Uncanny5Eerie, unsettling strangeness.
Heart
NoneEmotionally reserved
It keeps its emotions at a distance.
All heart traits
- Nostalgia6Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Wonder4Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Romance2Love stories and emotional connections.
- Pathos2Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Melancholy2Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Hopefulness2Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Catharsis2Emotional release and payoff.
- Wholesome1Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Coming of Age1Personal growth and self-discovery.
- Family Dynamics1Relationships and generational ties.
Related traits
- Bleakness7Grim, stark outlooks.
- Character Depth6Rich, complex characterization.
- Philosophical5Ideas about life and existence.
Humor
HighPlenty of satire and absurdist humor
Expect plenty of satire and absurdist humor.
All humor traits
- Satire & Parody9Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Absurdist Humor8Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Wit & Wordplay7Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Dark Humor7Humor from taboo or grim topics.
- Physical Comedy4Slapstick and visual gags.
- Cringe Humor4Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Situational Comedy3Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
Related traits
- Camp & Irony9Stylized exaggeration and wink.
- Eccentricity8Oddball tone and quirks.
- Pastiche8Playful imitation of styles.
World
HighHistory, politics, and society
Its world is built around history, politics, and society.
All world traits
- Dialogue Centrality8Stories driven by conversation.
- Novelty8Fresh ideas and invention.
- World Immersion7Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Rewatchability7Invites repeat viewing.
- Ambiguity5Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Related traits
- Historical9Period settings and real events.
- Politics9Thought-provoking works exploring political themes.
- Social Commentary9Perspectives on society and norms.
- Class & Capitalism8Wealth, power, and inequality.
- Crime7Heists, investigation, and underworld.
- Showbiz7Entertainment industry and performance.
Craft
HighStandout direction and dialogue
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
The direction and dialogue stand out. The plot is layered and rewards full attention.
All craft traits
- Direction8Vision and command behind the camera.
- Dialogue Quality8Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Complexity8Layered plots and ideas.
- Acting7Performance craft and presence.
- Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.
- Intrigue7Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Character Depth6Rich, complex characterization.
- Meta Narrative6Stories about storytelling.
- Non-linear Narrative5Time-shifts and structure play.
Related traits
- Novelty8Fresh ideas and invention.
- Homage & Reference8Allusions to other works.
- Fast Pace6Quick tempo and momentum.
- Philosophical5Ideas about life and existence.
- Slow Burn5Gradual build with payoff.
All style traits
- Editing8Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Cinematography7Visual composition and camera work.
- Music Composition7Score and musical identity.
- Visual Stylization7Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Music Centrality6The score or soundtrack shapes the emotional experience.
- Sound Centrality6Sound design as core element.
Related traits
- Camp & Irony9Stylized exaggeration and wink.
- Pastiche8Playful imitation of styles.
- Dialogue Centrality8Stories driven by conversation.
- Psychedelic7Mind-bending, trippy visuals.
- Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.
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About
A dark political satire about how Sammy Davis, Jr. caused Watergate. Equal parts "Dr. Strangelove," "Zelig," and "Network," "Sammy-Gate" takes you on a psychedelic trip into the 1970s polyester heart of darkness. On a USO tour of Vietnam, Sammy Davis Jr. stumbles upon a CIA-sponsored plot to smuggle heroin into the United States. Through comic ineptitude mixed with noble intentions, Davis triggers a chain of bizarre missteps by the FBI, the Mafia, and the Nixon administration that result in the Watergate scandal.
Dark Political SatireAbsurdist HumorPsychedelic Trip1970s PasticheComic IneptitudeNixon EraConspiracyShowbizHomage to Classics
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Is Sammy-Gate worth watching?
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MediocreGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 5.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is Sammy-Gate rated?
Strong languageDrug use
Content advisories: strong language and drug use.
What language is Sammy-Gate in?
English
It was made in English. Produced in United States.