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2019 · 123 min · PG-13

Ad Astra

Directed by James Gray · Science Fiction, Drama

Ad Astra (2019) is a Science Fiction film, directed by James Gray set in Space during the near future. It runs 123 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A space exploration, with a contemplative and melancholic tone. Themes of family & loyalty, isolation, and obsession run throughout.

Composer
Max Richter
Cinematography
Hoyte van Hoytema
Cast
Brad PittTommy Lee JonesLiv TylerRuth NeggaDonald SutherlandKimberly EliseLoren DeanDonnie Keshawarz

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Space
Setting
Off World
When
Near Future

Premise & themes

Premise
Space Exploration
Themes
Family & LoyaltyIsolationObsession
Tone
ContemplativeMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Sparse Quiet
Based on
Pure Fiction

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