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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

Where
New York City
Setting
UrbanWilderness
When
2000s

Premise & themes

Premise
DisasterSurvival
Themes
Environmental CollapseSurvivalFamily & Loyalty
Tone
Tense

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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