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2009 · 123 min · PG-13

Julie & Julia

Directed by Nora Ephron · Romance, Drama

Julie & Julia (2009) is a Romance film, directed by Nora Ephron set in Paris and New York City during the 1950s–2000s. It runs 123 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A biopic, with a cozy and hopeful tone. The story unfolds through non linear / fractured timeline and interwoven / hyperlink.

Composer
Alexandre Desplat
Cinematography
Stephen Goldblatt
Cast
Meryl StreepAmy AdamsStanley TucciChris MessinaLinda EmondHelen CareyMary Lynn RajskubJane Lynch

The world of this film

Setting

Where
ParisNew York City
Setting
Urban
When
1950s2000s

Premise & themes

Premise
Biopic
Structure
Non Linear / Fractured TimelineInterwoven / Hyperlink
Tone
CozyHopeful

Shape

Protagonist
Two HanderFemale Led
Pacing
Measured
Based on
True Story

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