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2013 · 116 min · PG-13

World War Z

Directed by Marc Forster · Action, Horror, Science Fiction

World War Z (2013) is a Action film, directed by Marc Forster set in Philadelphia, South Korea, Jerusalem, and Cardiff during the 2010s. It runs 116 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A zombie and survival, with a tense and bleak tone. Themes of survival and family & loyalty run throughout.

Composer
Marco Beltrami
Cinematography
Ben Seresin
Cast
Brad PittMireille EnosDaniella KerteszJames Badge DaleLudi BoekenMatthew FoxFana MokoenaDavid Morse

The world of this film

Setting

Where
PhiladelphiaSouth KoreaJerusalemCardiff
Setting
Urban
When
2010s

Premise & themes

Premise
ZombieSurvival
Themes
SurvivalFamily & Loyalty
Tone
TenseBleak

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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