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Time After Time

1979 · 112 min

A charming, suspenseful chase through time that blends Victorian wonder with modern shocks and a tender romance.

Directed by: Nicholas Meyer
Genres: Adventure, Drama, Comedy
Starring: Malcolm McDowell, David Warner, Mary Steenburgen

Tagline: H.G. Wells Races Through Time To Catch Jack The Ripper!
Overview: Writer H. G. Wells pursues Jack the Ripper to modern day San Francisco after the infamous serial killer steals his time machine to escape the 19th century.

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Directed by: Nicholas Meyer
Genres: Adventure, Drama, Comedy
Starring: Malcolm McDowell, David Warner, Mary Steenburgen

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Tone: whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: obsession
justice
love
identity
violence
Places: big city
road trip
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: twist ending
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild

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Action	4
Horror	3
Humour	5
Realism	6
Romance	6
Tension	6
Darkness	5
Complexity	4
Emotional weight	5

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