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1984 · 110 min · PG

Splash

Directed by Ron Howard · Comedy, Romance, Fantasy

Splash (1984) is a Comedy film, directed by Ron Howard set in New York City and Cape Cod during the 1980s. It runs 110 minutes and is rated PG.

Themes of love & longing run throughout.

Composer
Lee Holdridge
Cinematography
Donald Peterman
Cast
Tom HanksDaryl HannahEugene LevyJohn CandyDody GoodmanShecky GreeneRichard B. ShullBobby Di Cicco

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York CityCape Cod
Setting
UrbanCoastal Sea
When
1980s

Premise & themes

Themes
Love & Longing
Tone
RomanticWhimsicalComedic

Shape

Protagonist
Two Hander
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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