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2009 · 97 min · R

Moon

Directed by Duncan Jones · Science Fiction, Drama

Moon (2009) is a Science Fiction film, directed by Duncan Jones set in Space during the near future. It runs 97 minutes and is rated R.

A space exploration, with a melancholic and tense tone. Themes of isolation and identity run throughout.

Composer
Clint Mansell
Cinematography
Gary Shaw
Cast
Sam RockwellKevin SpaceyDominique McElligottRosie ShawAdrienne ShawKaya ScodelarioBenedict WongMatt Berry

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Space
Setting
Off World
When
Near Future

Premise & themes

Premise
Space Exploration
Themes
IsolationIdentity
Tone
MelancholicTenseContemplative

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadTwo Hander
Pacing
Slow Burn
Dialogue
Sparse Quiet
Based on
Pure Fiction

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