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2018 · 141 min · PG-13

First Man

Directed by Damien Chazelle · History, Drama

First Man (2018) is a History film, directed by Damien Chazelle set in Houston and Space during the 1960s. It runs 141 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A biopic and space exploration, with a tense and melancholic tone. Themes of grief & loss and family & loyalty run throughout.

Composer
Justin Hurwitz
Cinematography
Linus Sandgren
Cast
Ryan GoslingClaire FoyJason ClarkeKyle ChandlerCorey StollPatrick FugitChristopher AbbottCiarán Hinds

The world of this film

Setting

Where
HoustonSpace
Setting
SuburbanOff World
When
1960s

Premise & themes

Premise
BiopicSpace Exploration
Themes
Grief & LossFamily & Loyalty
Tone
TenseMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
True Story

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