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1999 · 139 min · R

Fight Club

Directed by David Fincher · Drama, Thriller

Fight Club (1999) is a Drama film, directed by David Fincher set during the 1990s. It runs 139 minutes and is rated R.

A psychological horror, with a bleak and darkly comic tone. Themes of identity, consumerism / capitalism, and isolation play out through unreliable narrator and metafiction.

Composer
John KingMichael Simpson
Cinematography
Jeff Cronenweth
Cast
Edward NortonBrad PittHelena Bonham CarterMeat LoafJared LetoZach GrenierHolt McCallanyEion Bailey

The world of this film

Setting

Setting
When

Premise & themes

Themes
IdentityConsumerism / CapitalismIsolation
Tone
BleakDarkly ComicSurreal Dreamlike

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadAntihero
Pacing
Propulsive
Dialogue
Talky Dialogue Driven
Based on
Pure Fiction
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