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1998 · 93 min · R

Rushmore

Directed by Wes Anderson · Comedy, Drama

Rushmore (1998) is a Comedy film, directed by Wes Anderson set in Houston during the 1990s. It runs 93 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of coming of age, obsession, and betrayal run throughout.

Composer
Mark Mothersbaugh
Cinematography
Robert D. Yeoman
Cast
Jason SchwartzmanBill MurrayOlivia WilliamsSeymour CasselBrian CoxMason GambleSara TanakaStephen McCole

The world of this film

Setting

Where
When

Premise & themes

Themes
Coming Of AgeObsessionBetrayal
Tone
ComedicMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadAntihero
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction
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