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2023 · 134 min · PG-13

The Creator

Directed by Gareth Edwards · Science Fiction, Action, Adventure

The Creator (2023) is a Science Fiction film, directed by Gareth Edwards set in Los Angeles and Space during the near future. It runs 134 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A dystopian, with a bleak and tense tone. Themes of technology/ai anxiety, freedom & oppression, and grief & loss run throughout.

Composer
Hans Zimmer
Cinematography
Greig FraserOren Soffer
Cast
John David WashingtonMadeleine Yuna VoylesGemma ChanAllison JanneyKen WatanabeSturgill SimpsonAmar Chadha-PatelMarc Menchaca

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Los AngelesSpace
Setting
UrbanRuralOff World
When
Near Future

Premise & themes

Premise
Dystopian
Themes
technology/AI anxietyFreedom & OppressionGrief & Loss
Tone
BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadChild LeadNon Human Lead
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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