Up in the Air
A smooth, witty glide through airports and hotel rooms that slowly reveals the loneliness underneath, leaving a quiet ache.
About isolation and identity
The Terminal
A gentle, bittersweet comedy-drama that balances quirky humor with heartfelt moments, leaving you warm and uplifted.
About 2004 film directed by Steven Spielberg
Genres drama, tragicomedy
Directed by Steven Spielberg
Written by Jeff Nathanson, Sacha Gervasi
Starring Tom Hanks, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Zoe Saldaña, Stanley Tucci, Diego Luna, Scott Adsit, Benny Golson, Chi McBride
Music John Williams
Runtime 128 min
Country United States
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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