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Movie · 2009 · 79 min

A somber, visually striking post-apocalyptic fable that blends eerie atmosphere with poignant themes of sacrifice and hope.

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2009 animated film by Shane Acker
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Year
2009
Runtime
79 min
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Tone
  • darkstrength 3 of 3
  • bleakstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • eeriestrength 2 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • survival
  • identity
  • death
  • technology
  • redemption
Places
  • wilderness
  • countryside
Era
period
Audience
teen
Form
  • animated
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language none
  • Violence strong
  • Sex none
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action7
Horror6
Humour2
Realism3
Romance1
Tension7
Darkness8
Complexity6
Emotional weight7

Details

Genres
fantasy, thriller, action, adventure, science fiction, mystery, post-apocalyptic, dystopian
Directed by
Shane Acker
Written by
Shane Acker
Music
Deborah Lurie
Cinematography
Kevin R. Adams
Runtime
79 min
Country
United States, Luxembourg
Languages
English

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