Captain Happy Sun
2020·Movie
·1h 37min·
5.7
Captain Happy Sun fingerprint
Funny, striking style, light on feelings.
Energy
Calm and low-key
- Fast Pace6
- Spectacle6
- Adrenaline5
Heart
Hopeful and wondrous
- Hopefulness8
- Wonder7
- Wholesome6
Humor
Plenty of absurdist humor and situational comedy
- Absurdist Humor9
- Situational Comedy8
- Physical Comedy7
World
Fantasy
- Novelty8
- World Immersion7
- Rewatchability7
Craft
Solid, not remarkable
- Direction7
- Acting7
- Narrative Structure7
Style
Functional look and sound
- Cinematography7
- Editing7
- Visual Stylization7
Energy
MediumCalm and low-key
Captain Happy Sun is calm and low-intensity.
All energy traits
- Fast Pace6Quick tempo and momentum.
- Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Adrenaline5High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Tension4Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Violence3Physical conflict and intensity.
- Scare2Frightening moments and scares.
Related traits
- Uncanny6Eerie, unsettling strangeness.
All heart traits
- Hopefulness8Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Wonder7Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Wholesome6Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Catharsis5Emotional release and payoff.
- Pathos4Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Coming of Age4Personal growth and self-discovery.
- Romance3Love stories and emotional connections.
- Family Dynamics3Relationships and generational ties.
- Melancholy2Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Nostalgia1Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
Related traits
- Character Depth6Rich, complex characterization.
- Spiritual5Faith, meaning, and transcendence.
Humor
HighPlenty of absurdist humor and situational comedy
Expect plenty of absurdist humor and situational comedy.
All humor traits
- Absurdist Humor9Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Situational Comedy8Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Physical Comedy7Slapstick and visual gags.
- Wit & Wordplay6Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Cringe Humor5Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Satire & Parody5Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Dark Humor3Humor from taboo or grim topics.
Related traits
- Eccentricity9Oddball tone and quirks.
- Wholesome6Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
All world traits
- Novelty8Fresh ideas and invention.
- World Immersion7Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Rewatchability7Invites repeat viewing.
- Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.
- Ambiguity4Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Related traits
- Fantasy9Mythic worlds and magical systems.
- Surrealism7Dreamlike, bizarre imagery.
- Spiritual5Faith, meaning, and transcendence.
Craft
MediumSolid, not remarkable
The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.
All craft traits
- Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
- Acting7Performance craft and presence.
- Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.
- Dialogue Quality6Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Character Depth6Rich, complex characterization.
- Intrigue6Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Complexity4Layered plots and ideas.
- Non-linear Narrative1Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative1Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Novelty8Fresh ideas and invention.
- Fast Pace6Quick tempo and momentum.
All style traits
- Cinematography7Visual composition and camera work.
- Editing7Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Visual Stylization7Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Music Composition6Score and musical identity.
- Music Centrality5Songs central to storytelling.
- Sound Centrality5Sound design as core element.
Related traits
- Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.
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About
An office grunt learns the hard way to be careful what you wish on when he makes a wish on the wrong star and becomes saddled with a chaotic deity.
Fantastical ComedyWish Fulfillment Gone WrongChaotic HumorOffice Life ParodyDivine InterventionLighthearted AdventureEccentric CharactersSurreal SituationsEscapist Entertainment
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Is Captain Happy Sun worth watching?
57
DecentGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 5.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
How long is Captain Happy Sun?
1 h 37 min
Captain Happy Sun runs 1 h 37 min.
What language is Captain Happy Sun in?
English
It was made in English. Produced in United States.
In how many countries can I watch Captain Happy Sun?
131
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