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2004 · 124 min · PG-13

The Day After Tomorrow

Directed by Roland Emmerich · Science Fiction, Thriller, Adventure

The Day After Tomorrow (2004) is a Science Fiction film, directed by Roland Emmerich set in New York City during the 2000s. It runs 124 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A disaster and survival, with a tense tone. Themes of environmental collapse, survival, and family & loyalty run throughout.

Composer
Harald Kloser
Cinematography
Ueli Steiger
Cast
Dennis QuaidJake GyllenhaalIan HolmEmmy RossumSela WardDash MihokKenneth WelshJay O. Sanders

The world of this film

Setting

When

Premise & themes

Themes
Environmental CollapseSurvivalFamily & Loyalty
Tone
Tense

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction
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