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2002 · 117 min · R

24 Hour Party People

Directed by Michael Winterbottom · Comedy, Drama, Music

24 Hour Party People (2002) is a Comedy film, directed by Michael Winterbottom set in Manchester during the 1970s–1990s. It runs 117 minutes and is rated R.

A biopic, with a comedic and satirical tone. Themes of greed & ambition run throughout.

Cinematography
Robby Müller
Cast
Steve CooganLennie JamesPaddy ConsidineShirley HendersonAndy SerkisJohn SimmRalf LittleDanny Cunningham

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Manchester
Setting
Urban
When
1970s1980s1990s

Premise & themes

Premise
Biopic
Themes
Greed & Ambition
Tone
ComedicSatirical

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
True Story

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