Movie

The Investigator

2013

A sincere, low-key drama about a cop turned teacher, earnest and a bit slow, with a gentle inspirational pull.

Tagline: Finding the truth is all that matters
Overview: A veteran police detective becomes a criminal justice teacher and baseball coach at a local high school, leading him to the most important investigation of his life. Inspired by true events.
How it feels: Earnest, warm, melancholic and uplifting. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Redemption, education, justice, identity
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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Tone: earneststrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
upliftingstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: redemption
education
justice
identity
family
Places: school
small town
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: true story
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none