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2019 · 108 min · PG-13

Jojo Rabbit

Directed by Taika Waititi · Comedy, War, Drama

Jojo Rabbit (2019) is a Comedy film, directed by Taika Waititi set in Germany during the 1940s. It runs 108 minutes and is rated PG-13.

Themes of coming of age, freedom & oppression, and family & loyalty run throughout.

Composer
Michael Giacchino
Cinematography
Mihai Malaimare Jr.
Cast
Roman Griffin DavisThomasin McKenzieScarlett JohanssonTaika WaititiSam RockwellRebel WilsonAlfie AllenStephen Merchant

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Germany
Setting
Urban
When
1940s

Premise & themes

Themes
Coming Of AgeFreedom & OppressionFamily & Loyalty
Tone
SatiricalDarkly ComicMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist
Child LeadSolo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Historical Fiction

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