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Rush

Movie · 2013 · 123 min

A high-octane, emotionally charged rivalry that keeps you on the edge of your seat with thrilling races and sharp character contrasts.

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2013 film directed by Ron Howard
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Year
2013
Runtime
123 min
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Tone
  • tensestrength 3 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 1 of 3
  • upliftingstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • ambition
  • obsession
  • race
  • rebellion
  • friendship
Places
  • big city
  • countryside
  • road trip
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
  • true story
  • ensemble
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language strong
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action7
Horror2
Humour4
Realism8
Romance3
Tension8
Darkness5
Complexity5
Emotional weight7

Details

Genres
drama, action, biographical, sport
Directed by
Ron Howard
Written by
Peter Morgan
Starring
Chris Hemsworth, Olivia Wilde, Natalie Dormer, Daniel Brühl, James Hunt, Alexandra Maria Lara, Tom Wlaschiha, James Norton
Music
Hans Zimmer
Cinematography
Anthony Dod Mantle
Runtime
123 min
Country
United States, United Kingdom, Germany
Languages
English

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