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1985 · 91 min · PG

Pee-wee's Big Adventure

Directed by Tim Burton · Comedy, Adventure, Family

Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985) is a Comedy film, directed by Tim Burton set in San Antonio and Burbank during the 1980s. It runs 91 minutes and is rated PG.

A road trip, with a whimsical and comedic tone. Themes of obsession run throughout.

Composer
Danny Elfman
Cinematography
Victor J. Kemper
Cast
Paul ReubensE. G. DailyMark HoltonDiane SalingerJudd OmenIrving HellmanMonte LandisDamon Martin

The world of this film

Setting

Where
San AntonioBurbank
When
1980s

Premise & themes

Premise
Road Trip
Themes
Obsession
Tone
WhimsicalComedic

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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