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2000 · 107 min · R

Wonder Boys

Directed by Curtis Hanson · Comedy, Drama

Wonder Boys (2000) is a Comedy film, directed by Curtis Hanson set in Pittsburgh during the 2000s, in winter. It runs 107 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of mortality & aging run throughout.

Composer
Christopher Young
Cinematography
Dante Spinotti
Cast
Michael DouglasTobey MaguireFrances McDormandRobert Downey Jr.Katie HolmesRip TornRichard KnoxJane Adams

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Pittsburgh
Setting
Urban
When
2000s
Season
Winter

Premise & themes

Themes
Mortality & Aging
Tone
Darkly ComicMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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