2008 · 90 min · PG

Kung Fu Panda

Name: Kung Fu Panda
Genre: Action, Animation, Comedy, Family
Released: 2008
Duration: 90 min
Cast: Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie, Ian McShane, Seth Rogen

Directed by Mark Osborne, John Stevenson · Action, Animation, Comedy, Family

Kung Fu Panda (2008) is a Action film, directed by Mark Osborne and John Stevenson set in China. It runs 90 minutes and is rated PG.

A martial arts, with a comedic and whimsical tone. Themes of fate & destiny, family & loyalty, and identity run throughout.

Composer

Hans ZimmerJohn Powell

Cinematography

Yong Duk Jhun

Cast

Jack BlackDustin HoffmanAngelina JolieIan McShaneSeth RogenLucy LiuDavid CrossRandall Duk Kim

The world of this film

Setting

Where

China

Setting

Mountain Rural

When

Timeless

Premise & themes

Premise

Martial Arts

Themes

Fate & Destiny Family & Loyalty Identity

Tone

ComedicWhimsical

Shape

Protagonist

Non Human LeadSolo Lead

Pacing

Propulsive

Based on

Pure Fiction

1986
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Kung Fu Panda

The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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