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2018 · 105 min · PG-13

Wildlife

Directed by Paul Dano · Drama

Wildlife (2018) is a Drama film, directed by Paul Dano set in Montana during the 1960s, in fall. It runs 105 minutes and is rated PG-13.

Themes of coming of age, betrayal, and family & loyalty run throughout.

Composer
David Lang
Cinematography
Diego García
Cast
Jake GyllenhaalCarey MulliganEd OxenbouldZoe CollettiBill CampTravis W BruyerTom Huston OrrDarryl Cox

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Montana
Setting
Suburban
When
1960s
Season
Fall

Premise & themes

Themes
Coming Of AgeBetrayalFamily & Loyalty
Tone
MelancholicContemplative

Shape

Protagonist
Child Lead
Pacing
Slow Burn
Based on
Pure Fiction

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