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Spaceman

2016 · 90 min

A low-key, wry character study of an aging athlete finding his way after the game lets him go.

Directed by: Brett Rapkin
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Starring: Josh Duhamel, Ernie Hudson, W. Earl Brown

Overview: Story of former major league baseball pitcher Bill 'Spaceman' Lee following his release by the Montreal Expos.

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Directed by: Brett Rapkin
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Starring: Josh Duhamel, Ernie Hudson, W. Earl Brown

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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
aging
rebellion
redemption
work
Places: road trip
small town
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: true story
Content intensity: Gore none
Language strong
Violence mild
Sex mild

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Action	2
Horror	0
Humour	5
Realism	8
Romance	1
Tension	3
Darkness	4
Complexity	3
Emotional weight	5

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