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2002 · 135 min · R

25th Hour

Directed by Spike Lee · Crime, Drama

25th Hour (2002) is a Crime film, directed by Spike Lee set in New York City during the 2000s. It runs 135 minutes and is rated R.

A organized crime, with a melancholic and bleak tone. Themes of betrayal, friendship, and freedom & oppression play out through multiple perspectives.

Composer
Terence Blanchard
Cinematography
Rodrigo Prieto
Cast
Edward NortonPhilip Seymour HoffmanBarry PepperRosario DawsonAnna PaquinBrian CoxIsiah Whitlock Jr.Tony Siragusa

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York City
Setting
Urban
When
2000s

Premise & themes

Premise
Organized Crime
Themes
BetrayalFriendshipFreedom & Oppression
Structure
Multiple Perspectives
Tone
MelancholicBleakContemplative

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadEnsemble
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Talky Dialogue Driven
Based on
Pure Fiction

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