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2017 · 94 min · R

Lady Bird

Directed by Greta Gerwig · Drama, Comedy

Lady Bird (2017) is a Drama film, directed by Greta Gerwig set in Sacramento and New York City during the 2000s, in fall. It runs 94 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of coming of age, family & loyalty, and identity run throughout.

Composer
Jon Brion
Cinematography
Sam Levy
Cast
Saoirse RonanLaurie MetcalfTracy LettsLucas HedgesTimothée ChalametBeanie FeldsteinLois SmithStephen McKinley Henderson

The world of this film

Setting

Where
SacramentoNew York City
When
Season

Premise & themes

Themes
Coming Of AgeFamily & LoyaltyIdentity
Tone
MelancholicComedic

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadFemale Led
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Talky Dialogue Driven
Based on
Inspired By Real Events
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