actors
directors and creators
plot basics
setting
themes
100

This actress plays Lee, the veteran photojournalist.

Who is Kirsten Dunst?

100

This filmmaker directed Civil War (2024).

Who is Alex Garland?

100

The story follows four professionals working in this field.

What is journalism?

100

The film takes place in this country.

What is the United States?

100

The film strongly explores the importance of this constitutional freedom.

What is freedom of the press?

200

This actor plays Joel, one of the journalists traveling to Washington.

Who is Wagner Moura?

200

This director is also known for making the sci-fi film Ex Machina.

Who is Alex Garland?

200

The journalists are trying to reach this famous building in Washington, D.C.

What is the White House?

200

The time period is not the past, but a dystopian version of this.

What is the near future?

200

The story highlights the dangers journalists face while seeking this.

What is truth?

300

This actress plays Jessie, the young aspiring photographer.

Who is Cailee Spaeny?

300

The film was produced and distributed by this independent entertainment company.

What is A24?

300

The country in the film is experiencing this type of war.

What is a civil war?

300

Much of the story involves traveling across the country toward this capital city.

What is Washington, D.C.?

300

The nationwide violence reflects this theme of political division.

What is polarization?

400

This actor plays the President of the United States in the film.

Who is Nick Offerman?  

400

The screenplay was written by this same person who directed the film.
 

Who is Alex Garland?

400

The journalists want to secure this from the President before he is overthrown.

What is an interview?

400

The setting reflects a nation divided by extreme political and social this.

What is conflict (or division)?

400

The emotional detachment of characters shows the psychological effects of this.

What is war?

500

This veteran actor portrays journalist Sammy.

Who is Stephen McKinley Henderson?

500

The film combines dystopian storytelling with this intense action-based genre.

What is a thriller?

500

The film focuses on documenting war rather than explaining detailed this.

What is political backstory?

500

The final major battle takes place at this government location.

What is the White House?

500

The instability shown in the film suggests this system of government is fragile.

What is democracy?