RSI Score:
7.6
Realised Potential:
90.2%
Drama
7.59
1
Integral
×5
1
Lead ActingCommunity · …
8.03
2
StoryCommunity · …
7.46
3
Script / Screenplay / DialogueCommunity · …
7.22
4
Score / SoundtrackCommunity · …
8.16
5
CinematographyCommunity · …
7.35
6
CharactersCommunity · …
7.77
7
DirectionCommunity · …
7.48
Category Avg
7.64
2
Important
×4
8
EditingCommunity · …
8.06
9
CastingCommunity · …
8.38
10
Support ActingCommunity · …
7.53
11
Sound Design / Audio MixCommunity · …
7.47
12
Production & Art DesignCommunity · …
7.63
Category Avg
7.81
3
Major
×3
13
Execution Of Premise / Pitch / ConceptCommunity · …
7.97
14
Wardrobe / CostumeCommunity · …
8.16
15
OriginalityCommunity · …
5.79
16
Humour QualityCommunity · …
7.36
Category Avg
7.32
4
Minor
×2
17
Themes / CommentariesCommunity · …
7.7
18
Colour GradingCommunity · …
7.48
19
Hair & Make UpCommunity · …
8.0
20
Premise / ConceptCommunity · …
7.75
21
RewatchabilityCommunity · …
7.32
Category Avg
7.65
5
Peripheral
×1
22
Predictability / TwistsCommunity · …
5.74
23
Immersion / PlausibilityCommunity · …
7.67
24
Continuity / Plot HolesCommunity · …
8.84
25
IntangiblesCommunity · …
7.79
26
AmbitionCommunity · …
6.72
Category Avg
7.35
6
FINAL SCORE
Integral avg
7.64 × 5
= 38.2
Important avg
7.81 × 4
= 31.24
Major avg
7.32 × 3
= 21.96
Minor avg
7.65 × 2
= 15.3
Peripheral avg
7.35 × 1
= 7.35
TOTAL WEIGHTED SCORE
114.05
TOTAL WEIGHT
15
WEIGHTED MEAN
7.6
OUT OF 10
Last updated: 2026-09-25
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Prompt Version: 10.2
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Model Confidence: — —
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Pipeline Model: gpt-5.6-terra
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87s
Runtime
143 min
Rating
PG
Director
Stephen Herek
Cast
Richard Dreyfuss, Glenne Headly, Jay Thomas
Budget
$31M
Box Office
$106.3M
SUPPORTING CAST
Olympia Dukakis, William H. Macy, Jean Louisa Kelly, Alicia Witt, Terrence Howard
SYNOPSIS
An aspiring composer takes a high-school music-teaching job as a temporary means of supporting his family. Over three decades, he discovers how profoundly his students, colleagues, and community shape the work of his life.
SUB-GENRE TAGS
Drama
Workplace
Institutional
Family / Domestic
AWARDS
Oscars: 0 win(s), 1 nom(s) · Golden Globes: 0 win(s), 3 nom(s)
CRITICAL RECEPTION
IMDb 7.3
RT 75%
MC 59
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