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1998 · 122 min · PG-13

Deep Impact

Directed by Mimi Leder · Action, Drama, Science Fiction

Deep Impact (1998) is a Action film, directed by Mimi Leder set in Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Space during the 1990s. It runs 122 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A disaster and space exploration, with a tense and melancholic tone. Themes of survival and family & loyalty play out through interwoven / hyperlink.

Composer
James Horner
Cinematography
Dietrich Lohmann
Cast
Robert DuvallTéa LeoniElijah WoodVanessa RedgraveMorgan FreemanMaximilian SchellJames CromwellRon Eldard

The world of this film

Setting

Where
VirginiaWashington, D.C.Space
Setting
UrbanOff World
When
1990s

Premise & themes

Premise
DisasterSpace Exploration
Themes
SurvivalFamily & Loyalty
Structure
Interwoven / Hyperlink
Tone
TenseMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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