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A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 79.0 / 100
1998·Comedy / Drama / Romance·1h 33m

RUSHMORE

“Love. Expulsion. Revolution.”

When a beautiful first-grade teacher arrives at a prep school, she soon attracts the attention of an ambitious teenager named Max, who quickly falls in love with her. Max turns to the father of two of his schoolmates for advice on how to woo the teacher. However, the situation soon gets complicated when Max's new friend becomes involved with her, setting the two pals against one another in a war for her attention.

Above the Line
Wes Anderson·DirectorWes Anderson·WriterOwen Wilson·WriterRobert D. Yeoman·Director of PhotographyMark Mothersbaugh·Original Music ComposerDavid Moritz·Editor
Cast
Jason Schwartzman·Max FischerBill Murray·Herman BlumeOlivia Williams·Rosemary CrossSeymour Cassel·Bert FischerBrian Cox·Dr. Nelson GuggenheimMason Gamble·Dirk CallowaySara Tanaka·Margaret YangStephen McCole·Magnus BuchanLuke Wilson·Dr. Peter FlynnDipak Pallana·Mr. Adams
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 3
Wes Anderson·DirectorConte Mark Matal·Second Assistant DirectorScott Peterson·Script Supervisor
Writing· 2
Wes Anderson·WriterOwen Wilson·Writer
Camera· 1
Robert D. Yeoman·Director of Photography
Editing· 3
David Moritz·EditorTerry Hubbard·Assistant EditorDaniel R. Padgett·First Assistant Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Mark Mothersbaugh·Original Music ComposerPawel Wdowczak·Sound MixerMichael Baber·Music EditorKyrsten Mate·Sound Effects Designer
Art & Design· 9
Andrew Laws·Art DirectionDavid Wasco·Production DesignSally J. Harper·Key Makeup ArtistAustin Gorg·Assistant Art DirectorCathie Filian·Costume SupervisorBob Harper·Key Makeup ArtistFrances Hannon·Makeup & HairAmanda Anderson·Assistant Set DecorationJennifer Long·Costumer
Production· 6
Owen Wilson·Executive ProducerPaul Schiff·ProducerWes Anderson·Executive ProducerBarry Mendel·ProducerJohn Cameron·Co-ProducerMary Gail Artz·Casting
Other Departments· 2
Sally J. Harper·Key Hair StylistDavid Sanders·Stunt Coordinator
By the Numbers
79.0
OF 100
Master Score
7.6
OF 10
IMDb
89%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$17M
ROI 91%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Rushmore's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#E6E6CC
#808080
#CC3333
Mood
Quirky, Contemplative
Composition
Centered
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features a stylized illustration of a young man with a red beret and round glasses, smoking a cigarette, sitting in a small go-kart. He is dressed in”

comedydrama
Key Elements
Go KartRed BeretRound GlassesCigaretteSuit JacketTie
Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
8/10
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