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1979 · 92 min · PG

Meatballs

Directed by Ivan Reitman · Comedy

Meatballs (1979) is a Comedy film, directed by Ivan Reitman set in Ontario during the 1970s, in summer. It runs 92 minutes and is rated PG.

A sports drama, with a comedic and hopeful tone. Themes of friendship and coming of age run throughout.

Composer
Elmer Bernstein
Cinematography
Donald Wilder
Cast
Bill MurrayHarvey AtkinRuss BanhamKristine DeBellMatt CravenKate LynchSarah TorgovKeith Knight

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Ontario
Setting
Rural
When
1970s
Season
Summer

Premise & themes

Premise
Sports Drama
Themes
FriendshipComing Of Age
Tone
ComedicHopeful

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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