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Shifting Baselines
Available in HDUS ↗CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Julien Elie.
7.2/10
MOVIHERO ESTIMATEWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Boca Chica, Texas. Hemmed in by the Gulf of Mexico and the Rio Grande, the village is defined by the rhythmic sound of the waves. But this wild country is in the midst of irreversible change. For the swamps have been drained, the beaches closed and the homes bought out: the shadow looming over the beach is that of a 50-story rocket, being readied for launch into space.
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MOVIHERO ESTIMATEYOUR WATCHLISTBoca Chica, Texas. Hemmed in by the Gulf of Mexico and the Rio Grande, the village is defined by the rhythmic sound of the waves. But this wild country is in the midst…
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MoviHero lists July 23, 2026 as the release date for Shifting Baselines. Julien Elie is the listed director. A trailer and 2 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJuly 23, 2026
GenresDocumentary
Runtime1h 40m
DirectorJulien Elie
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images2 stills
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Shifting Baselines runs 1h 40m. Allow extra time for breaks.
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The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 4/10: a more patient pace.
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The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
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The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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Pacing4/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability4/10
Attention Required6/10
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