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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 during the 2000s. It runs 134 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A sports drama and biopic, with a hopeful and contemplative tone. Themes of greed & ambition and class conflict 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
Oakland
Setting
Urban
When
2000s

Premise & themes

Premise
Sports DramaBiopic
Themes
Greed & AmbitionClass Conflict
Tone
HopefulContemplative

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Balanced
Based on
True Story

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