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The Rat Race

1960 · 105 min

A bittersweet, character-driven romance that balances the harsh realities of city life with tender, hopeful moments.

Tagline: CAUGHT...in the wild, frantic, furious...rat race!
Overview: An aspiring musician arrives in New York in search of fame and fortune. He soon meets a taxi dancer, moves in with her, and before too long a romance develops.
How it feels: Melancholic, romantic, earnest and cynical. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Love, survival, ambition, class
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: love
survival
ambition
class
betrayal
Places: big city
workplace
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild