The Age of Adaline
A glossy, wistful romance that drifts along like a dream, lovely to look at and gently tugging at the heart.
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The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
A sweeping, tender and melancholic epic that unfolds slowly, inviting quiet reflection on love, loss and the passage of time.
About 2008 film by David Fincher
Genres drama, fantasy, romance, speculative fiction
Directed by David Fincher
Written by Eric Roth, Robin Swicord
Starring Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Tilda Swinton, Elle Fanning, Mahershala Ali, Taraji P. Henson, Julia Ormond, Jared Harris
Music Alexandre Desplat
Runtime 166 min
Country United States
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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