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The Great Gatsby

2013 · 2h 23m · Drama · Romance

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Nick Carraway arrives in New York in 1922, an era of loose morals, glittering jazz and bootleg kings. Chasing his own American Dream, Nick encounters the mysterious mi…

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WHAT IT'S ABOUT

Nick Carraway arrives in New York in 1922, an era of loose morals, glittering jazz and bootleg kings. Chasing his own American Dream, Nick encounters the mysterious millionaire Gatsby and his bewitching cousin Daisy. Soon, Nick is drawn into the captivating world of the super-rich, their illusions, loves and deceits. Bearing witness to this new world, Nick pens a tale of impossible love, incorruptible dreams and unforgettable tragedy -- mirroring our own times and struggles.​

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86/100
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WORTH ITNick Carraway arrives in New York in 1922, an era of loose morals, glittering jazz and bootleg kings. Chasing his own American Dream, Nick encounters the mysterious mi…

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WHY THIS MIGHT BE FOR YOU

01The setup points to a relationship-driven story with romance at its center
02A substantial 143-minute commitment and a patient, deliberately paced watch define the practical movie-night fit
03Its 7.3/10 TMDB audience score across 13,139 votes gives the recommendation a meaningful crowd signal

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Should you watch The Great Gatsby?

The Great Gatsby belongs in your night if you want the emotional stakes to come from a relationship rather than spectacle. It is a patient, deliberately paced watch, with a substantial 143-minute commitment, and the Watch Profile puts attention at 6/10 and emotional impact at 7/10. The overall profile gives it a solid case when that experience matches your mood.

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PERFECT IF

01you want the emotional stakes to come from a relationship rather than spectacle
02you are in the mood for a patient, deliberately paced watch
03you are open to a movie with real emotional weight

THINK TWICE IF

01you are not looking for a relationship-centered movie
02you do not have room for a 143-minute movie tonight
03you want something straightforward rather than reality-bending

WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE

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Seven signals for the experience itself — from the pace of the night to how much attention it asks from you.

Pacing3/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required6/10
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CAST & CREW

The people who make it land.

Baz Luhrmann portrait
Baz LuhrmannDirector
Leonardo DiCaprio portrait
Leonardo DiCaprioJay Gatsby
Tobey Maguire portrait
Tobey MaguireNick Carraway
Carey Mulligan portrait
Carey MulliganDaisy Buchanan
Joel Edgerton portrait
Joel EdgertonTom Buchanan
Elizabeth Debicki portrait
Elizabeth DebickiJordan Baker
Isla Fisher portrait
Isla FisherMyrtle Wilson
Jason Clarke portrait
Jason ClarkeGeorge Wilson
Amitabh Bachchan portrait
Amitabh BachchanMeyer Wolfsheim
Callan McAuliffe portrait
Callan McAuliffeTeen Jay Gatsby