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Stuntman

2018 · 84 min

An earnest, suspenseful documentary that follows a man's risky quest, blending inspiration with behind-the-scenes tension.

Tagline
The bigger the dream, the bigger the risk.
Overview
A veteran stuntman sets out to complete the jump that bested his idol Evel Knievel: clearing the Snake River Canyon in a rocket-powered craft.

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How it feels

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Tone
  • upliftingstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • ambition
  • obsession
  • survival
  • family
  • redemption
Places
  • countryside
  • road trip
Era
contemporary
Audience
teen
Form
  • documentary
  • true story
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action5
Horror0
Humour4
Realism9
Romance1
Tension6
Darkness3
Complexity4
Emotional weight6

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Details

Genres
documentary
Directed by
Kurt Mattila
Starring
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Music
Jeremy Zuckerman
Cinematography
Keith Dunkerley
Runtime
84 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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