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2014 · 98 min · R

Predestination

Directed by Michael Spierig, Peter Spierig · Science Fiction, Thriller

Predestination (2014) is a Science Fiction film, directed by Michael Spierig and Peter Spierig set in New York City and Cleveland during the 1960s–1990s. It runs 98 minutes and is rated R.

A time travel, with a bleak and melancholic tone. Themes of fate & destiny and identity play out through non linear / fractured timeline and frame narrative.

Composer
Peter Spierig
Cinematography
Ben Nott
Cast
Ethan HawkeSarah SnookNoah TaylorChristopher KirbyMadeleine WestJim KnobelochFreya StaffordElise Jansen

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York CityCleveland
Setting
Urban
When
1960s1970s1980s1990s

Premise & themes

Premise
Time Travel
Themes
Fate & DestinyIdentity
Structure
Non Linear / Fractured TimelineFrame Narrative
Tone
BleakMelancholicTense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Talky Dialogue Driven
Based on
Pure Fiction

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