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2019 · 162 min · R

Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood

Directed by Quentin Tarantino · Comedy, Drama, Thriller

Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood (2019) is a Comedy film, directed by Quentin Tarantino set in Los Angeles during the 1960s. It runs 162 minutes and is rated R.

A biopic, with a nostalgic and darkly comic tone. Themes of memory & nostalgia, friendship, and identity play out through multiple perspectives.

Cinematography
Robert Richardson
Cast
Leonardo DiCaprioBrad PittMargot RobbieEmile HirschMargaret QualleyTimothy OlyphantJulia ButtersAustin Butler

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Los Angeles
Setting
Urban
When
1960s

Premise & themes

Premise
Biopic
Themes
Memory & NostalgiaFriendshipIdentity
Structure
Multiple Perspectives
Tone
NostalgicDarkly ComicTense

Shape

Protagonist
Two Hander
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Talky Dialogue Driven
Based on
Inspired By Real Events

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