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2013 · 126 min · R

Her

Directed by Spike Jonze · Romance, Science Fiction, Drama

Her (2013) is a Romance film, directed by Spike Jonze set in Los Angeles during the near future. It runs 126 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of isolation and technology/ai anxiety run throughout.

Composer
Jeremy GaraRégine ChassagneRichard Reed ParryTim KingsburyWill ButlerWin Butler
Cinematography
Hoyte van Hoytema
Cast
Joaquin PhoenixScarlett JohanssonLynn AdriannaLisa Renee PittsGabe GomezChris PrattArtt ButlerMay Lindstrom

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Los Angeles
Setting
Urban
When
Near Future

Premise & themes

Themes
Isolationtechnology/AI anxiety
Tone
MelancholicContemplative

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadTwo Hander
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Talky Dialogue Driven
Based on
Pure Fiction

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