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1999 · 159 min · R

Eyes Wide Shut

Directed by Stanley Kubrick · Drama, Thriller, Mystery

Eyes Wide Shut (1999) is a Drama film, directed by Stanley Kubrick set in New York City during the 1990s. It runs 159 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of obsession and power & corruption run throughout.

Composer
Jocelyn Pook
Cinematography
Larry Smith
Cast
Tom CruiseNicole KidmanSydney PollackMarie RichardsonRade ŠerbedžijaTodd FieldVinessa ShawAlan Cumming

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York City
Setting
Urban
When
1990s

Premise & themes

Themes
ObsessionPower & Corruption
Tone
TenseSurreal Dreamlike

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Slow Burn
Based on
Pure Fiction

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