2000 · 130 min · PG-13

The Perfect Storm

Name: The Perfect Storm
Genre: Drama, Adventure, Action
Released: 2000
Duration: 130 min
Cast: George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg, Diane Lane, John C. Reilly, William Fichtner

Directed by Wolfgang Petersen · Drama, Adventure, Action

The Perfect Storm (2000) is a Drama film, directed by Wolfgang Petersen set in Gloucester during the 1990s, in fall. It runs 130 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A survival and disaster, with a tense and bleak tone. Themes of man vs nature, survival, and family & loyalty play out through multiple perspectives.

Composer

James Horner

Cinematography

John Seale

Cast

George ClooneyMark WahlbergDiane LaneJohn C. ReillyWilliam FichtnerMary Elizabeth MastrantonioJohn HawkesDash Mihok

The world of this film

Setting

Where

Gloucester

Setting

Coastal Sea

When

1990s

Season

Fall

Premise & themes

Premise

Survival Disaster

Themes

Man Vs NatureSurvival Family & Loyalty

Structure

Multiple Perspectives

Tone

TenseBleak

Shape

Protagonist

Ensemble

Pacing

Propulsive

Based on

True Story

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Premise & themes

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