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2007 · 108 min · R

Sunshine

Directed by Danny Boyle · Science Fiction, Thriller

Sunshine (2007) is a Science Fiction film, directed by Danny Boyle set in Sydney during the near future. It runs 108 minutes and is rated R.

A space exploration and survival, with a tense and bleak tone. Themes of survival, faith / religion, and man vs nature run throughout.

Composer
John Murphy
Cinematography
Alwin H. Küchler
Cast
Cillian MurphyRose ByrneChris EvansMichelle YeohCliff CurtisHiroyuki SanadaTroy GarityBenedict Wong

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Sydney
Setting

Premise & themes

Themes
SurvivalFaith / ReligionMan Vs Nature
Tone
TenseBleak

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Measured
Based on
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