The Color of Your Skin
8.0
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Strong craft, striking style, light on feelings.
Energy
Tense
- Tension7
- Fast Pace5
- Adrenaline4
Heart
Moving and melancholic
- Pathos8
- Melancholy8
- Catharsis7
Humor
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
- Dark Humor4
- Wit & Wordplay3
- Cringe Humor3
World
Everyday modern life, society, and class and money
- Dialogue Centrality9
- World Immersion7
- Novelty6
Craft
Standout performances and dialogue
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
- Acting8
- Dialogue Quality8
- Complexity8
Style
Standout cinematography
- Cinematography8
- Editing7
- Music Composition7
All energy traits
- Tension7Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Fast Pace5Quick tempo and momentum.
- Adrenaline4High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Scare4Frightening moments and scares.
- Spectacle4Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Violence4Physical conflict and intensity.
Related traits
- Bleakness7Grim, stark outlooks.
- Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
Heart
LowMoving and melancholic
Emotionally, it's moving, melancholic, and cathartic.
All heart traits
- Pathos8Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Melancholy8Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Catharsis7Emotional release and payoff.
- Hopefulness4Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Nostalgia4Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Romance3Love stories and emotional connections.
- Family Dynamics3Relationships and generational ties.
- Wholesome2Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Coming of Age2Personal growth and self-discovery.
- Wonder2Awe, discovery, and amazement.
Related traits
- Bleakness7Grim, stark outlooks.
- Philosophical7Ideas about life and existence.
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
Humor
LowA little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect a little humor.
All humor traits
- Dark Humor4Humor from taboo or grim topics.
- Wit & Wordplay3Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Cringe Humor3Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Satire & Parody3Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Situational Comedy2Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Absurdist Humor2Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Physical Comedy1Slapstick and visual gags.
World
MediumEveryday modern life, society, and class and money
Its world is built around everyday modern life, society, and class and money.
All world traits
- Dialogue Centrality9Stories driven by conversation.
- World Immersion7Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
- Rewatchability5Invites repeat viewing.
- Ambiguity5Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Related traits
- Contemporary Realism10Modern, grounded storytelling.
- Social Commentary10Perspectives on society and norms.
- Class & Capitalism9Wealth, power, and inequality.
- Politics8Thought-provoking works exploring political themes.
- Psychological7Inner worlds and mind games.
- Crime5Heists, investigation, and underworld.
Craft
HighStandout performances and dialogue
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
The performances and dialogue stand out. The plot is layered and rewards full attention.
All craft traits
- Acting8Performance craft and presence.
- Dialogue Quality8Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Complexity8Layered plots and ideas.
- Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
- Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
- Intrigue7Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Non-linear Narrative3Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative2Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Educational9Informative and instructive.
- Philosophical7Ideas about life and existence.
- Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
- Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
- Fast Pace5Quick tempo and momentum.
Style
HighStandout cinematography
Look and sound: the cinematography stand out.
All style traits
- Cinematography8Visual composition and camera work.
- Editing7Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Music Composition7Score and musical identity.
- Visual Stylization6Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Sound Centrality5Sound design as core element.
- Music Centrality4The score or soundtrack shapes the emotional experience.
Related traits
- Dialogue Centrality9Stories driven by conversation.
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Is The Color of Your Skin worth watching?
Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 90/100 (IMDb 8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is The Color of Your Skin rated?
Content advisories: strong language.
How long is The Color of Your Skin?
1 h 5 min
The Color of Your Skin runs 1 h 5 min.
Was The Color of Your Skin a box office hit?
Yes. It cost about $25,000 to make and earned $70,000 worldwide, 2.8 times its budget.
What language is The Color of Your Skin in?
It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.
In how many countries can I watch The Color of Your Skin?
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