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2017 · 133 min · PG-13

Only the Brave

Directed by Joseph Kosinski · Drama, History

Only the Brave (2017) is a Drama film, directed by Joseph Kosinski set in Arizona during the 2010s. It runs 133 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A disaster, with a tense and melancholic tone. Themes of family & loyalty, redemption, and man vs nature run throughout.

Composer
Joseph Trapanese
Cinematography
Claudio Miranda
Cast
Josh BrolinMiles TellerJeff BridgesJennifer ConnellyJames Badge DaleTaylor KitschAlex RussellAndie MacDowell

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Arizona
Setting
WildernessRural
When
2010s

Premise & themes

Premise
Disaster
Themes
Family & LoyaltyRedemptionMan Vs Nature
Tone
TenseMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Measured
Based on
True Story

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