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2019 · 136 min · R

Uncut Gems

Directed by Benny Safdie, Josh Safdie · Drama, Thriller, Crime

Uncut Gems (2019) is a Drama film, directed by Benny Safdie and Josh Safdie set in New York City during the 2010s, in spring. It runs 136 minutes and is rated R.

A neo noir, with a tense and darkly comic tone. Themes of obsession, greed & ambition, and betrayal run throughout.

Composer
Daniel Lopatin
Cinematography
Darius Khondji
Cast
Adam SandlerLaKeith StanfieldJulia FoxKevin GarnettIdina MenzelEric BogosianJudd HirschKeith William Richards

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York City
Setting
Urban
When
2010s
Season
Spring

Premise & themes

Premise
Neo Noir
Themes
ObsessionGreed & AmbitionBetrayal
Tone
TenseDarkly Comic

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadAntihero
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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