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2003 · 88 min · R

The Station Agent

Directed by Tom McCarthy · Drama, Comedy

The Station Agent (2003) is a Drama film, directed by Tom McCarthy set in New Jersey during the 2000s. It runs 88 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of friendship, isolation, and grief & loss run throughout.

Composer
Stephen Trask
Cinematography
Oliver Bokelberg
Cast
Peter DinklagePatricia ClarksonBobby CannavaleMichelle WilliamsRaven GoodwinPaul BenjaminJase BlankfortPaula Garcés

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New Jersey
Setting
Rural
When
2000s

Premise & themes

Themes
FriendshipIsolationGrief & Loss
Tone
ContemplativeMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Slow Burn
Based on
Pure Fiction

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