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The 15:17 to Paris

2018 · 94 min

A slow, earnest build to a brief burst of real-life heroism, more procedural than thrilling.

Directed by
Clint Eastwood
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Tagline
In the face of fear ordinary people can do the extraordinary
Overview
On Aug. 21, 2015, the world watches in stunned silence as the media reports a thwarted terrorist attack on a train that's bound for Paris -- an attempt prevented by three young Americans traveling together through Europe. The heroic and courageous actions of Anthony Sadler, Alek Skarlatos and Spencer Stone help to save the lives of more than 500 passengers on board.

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Directed by
Clint Eastwood
Genres
Drama, Thriller
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Tone
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • warmstrength 1 of 3
  • upliftingstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • friendship
  • survival
  • faith
  • coming-of-age
  • family
Places
  • small town
  • road trip
  • military
Era
contemporary
Audience
teen
Form
  • true story
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex none
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action5
Horror2
Humour3
Realism9
Romance1
Tension6
Darkness5
Complexity4
Emotional weight6

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