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2012 · 94 min · PG-13

Moonrise Kingdom

Directed by Wes Anderson · Comedy, Drama, Romance

Moonrise Kingdom (2012) is a Comedy film, directed by Wes Anderson set in New England during the 1960s, in summer. It runs 94 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A survival, with a whimsical and nostalgic tone. Themes of coming of age, love & longing, and family & loyalty run throughout.

Composer
Alexandre Desplat
Cinematography
Robert D. Yeoman
Cast
Jared GilmanKara HaywardBruce WillisEdward NortonBill MurrayFrances McDormandTilda SwintonJason Schwartzman

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New England
Setting
IslandWilderness
When
1960s
Season
Summer

Premise & themes

Premise
Survival
Themes
Coming Of AgeLove & LongingFamily & Loyalty
Tone
WhimsicalNostalgicRomantic

Shape

Protagonist
Two HanderChild LeadEnsemble
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Balanced
Based on
Pure Fiction

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