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2014 · 169 min · PG-13

Interstellar

Directed by Christopher Nolan · Adventure, Drama, Science Fiction

Interstellar (2014) is a Adventure film, directed by Christopher Nolan set in Space during the near future. It runs 169 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A space exploration and survival, with a bleak and hopeful tone. Themes of survival, family & loyalty, and fate & destiny play out through non linear / fractured timeline.

Composer
Hans Zimmer
Cinematography
Hoyte van Hoytema
Cast
Matthew McConaugheyAnne HathawayMichael CaineJessica ChastainCasey AffleckWes BentleyTopher GraceMackenzie Foy

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Space
Setting
Off World
When
Near Future

Premise & themes

Premise
Space ExplorationSurvival
Themes
SurvivalFamily & LoyaltyFate & Destiny
Structure
Non Linear / Fractured Timeline
Tone
BleakHopefulContemplative

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadEnsemble
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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