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2011 · 134 min · PG-13

Moneyball

Directed by Bennett Miller · Drama

Moneyball (2011) is a Drama film, directed by Bennett Miller set in Oakland and Boston during the 1980s–2000s. It runs 134 minutes and is rated PG-13.

Themes of class conflict and greed & ambition run throughout.

Composer
Mychael Danna
Cinematography
Wally Pfister
Cast
Brad PittJonah HillPhilip Seymour HoffmanRobin WrightChris PrattStephen BishopReed DiamondBrent Jennings

The world of this film

Setting

Where
OaklandBoston
Setting

Premise & themes

Themes
Class ConflictGreed & Ambition
Tone
HopefulMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadTwo Hander
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Talky Dialogue Driven
Based on
True Story
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