
Jungle Fever
Directed by Spike Lee
Produced by 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks, Universal Pictures
A tense, socially conscious drama about forbidden desire and racial tension that explores the destructive consequences of infidelity and addiction within a community grappling with systemic pressures.
A successful and married black man contemplates having an affair with a white girl from work. He's quite rightly worried that the racial difference would make an already taboo relationship even worse.
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Is Jungle Fever sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.
Does Jungle Fever end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 78% of films.
Is Jungle Fever scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.
Is Jungle Fever easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
Is Jungle Fever violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Familiar shape, done well.
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Like Jungle Fever
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Jungle Fever
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Jungle Fever, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Jungle Fever, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Jungle Fever, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































