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2005 · 134 min · R

Brokeback Mountain

Directed by Ang Lee · Drama, Romance

Brokeback Mountain (2005) is a Drama film, directed by Ang Lee set in Wyoming and Texas during the 1960s–1990s, in summer. It runs 134 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of grief & loss, identity, and isolation run throughout.

Composer
Gustavo Santaolalla
Cinematography
Rodrigo Prieto
Cast
Heath LedgerJake GyllenhaalMichelle WilliamsAnne HathawayRandy QuaidLinda CardelliniAnna FarisDavid Harbour

The world of this film

Setting

Where
WyomingTexas
Season

Premise & themes

Themes
Grief & LossIdentityIsolation
Tone
MelancholicContemplative

Shape

Protagonist
Two Hander
Pacing
Slow Burn
Based on
Pure Fiction
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