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2002 · 145 min · PG-13

Minority Report

Directed by Steven Spielberg · Science Fiction, Action, Thriller

Minority Report (2002) is a Science Fiction film, directed by Steven Spielberg set in Washington, D.C. during the near future. It runs 145 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A dystopian and murder mystery, with a tense and bleak tone. Themes of fate & destiny, power & corruption, and technology/ai anxiety run throughout.

Composer
John Williams
Cinematography
Janusz Kamiński
Cast
Tom CruiseColin FarrellSamantha MortonMax von SydowLois SmithPeter StormareTim Blake NelsonSteve Harris

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Washington, D.C.
Setting
Urban
When
Near Future

Premise & themes

Premise
DystopianMurder Mystery
Themes
Fate & DestinyPower & Corruptiontechnology/AI anxiety
Tone
TenseBleak

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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