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Interstellar
A sweeping, emotionally charged journey through space and time that balances awe-inspiring visuals with intimate family drama.
About 2014 film by Christopher Nolan
Genres drama, adventure, science fiction, hard science fiction, thriller, dystopian, time-travel
Directed by Christopher Nolan
Written by Christopher Nolan, Jonathan Nolan
Starring Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Michael Caine, Matthew McConaughey, Timothée Chalamet, Jessica Chastain, Ellen Burstyn, Casey Affleck
Music Hans Zimmer
Runtime 169 min
Country United States, United Kingdom
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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