2011 · 112 min · PG-13

Super 8

Name: Super 8
Genre: Thriller, Science Fiction, Mystery
Released: 2011
Duration: 112 min
Cast: Joel Courtney, Elle Fanning, Riley Griffiths, Kyle Chandler, Noah Emmerich

Directed by J.J. Abrams · Thriller, Science Fiction, Mystery

Super 8 (2011) is a Thriller film, directed by J.J. Abrams set in Ohio during the 1970s. It runs 112 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A creature feature, with a tense and nostalgic tone. Themes of grief & loss, friendship, and family & loyalty run throughout.

Composer

Michael Giacchino

Cinematography

Larry Fong

Cast

Joel CourtneyElle FanningRiley GriffithsKyle ChandlerNoah EmmerichAJ MichalkaRyan LeeRon Eldard

The world of this film

Setting

Where

Ohio

Setting

Suburban Underground

When

1970s

Premise & themes

Premise

Creature Feature

Themes

Grief & Loss Friendship Family & Loyalty

Tone

TenseNostalgic

Shape

Protagonist

EnsembleChild Lead

Pacing

Propulsive

Based on

Pure Fiction

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The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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