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 Titanic (1997) 

Directed by: James Cameron  

Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio as Jack Dawson, Kate Winslet as Rose DeWitt Bukater  

Genre: Epic romance / Disaster drama  

Runtime: 3 hours 14 minutes  

What it's about

Set in 1912, Titanic tells the story of the RMS Titanic’s ill-fated maiden voyage through a fictional romance. 

The romance: Rose, a 17-year-old first-class passenger, feels trapped by her wealthy but stifling life and engagement to rich industrialist Cal Hockley. Jack, a penniless artist, wins a third-class ticket in a poker game. They meet when Jack saves Rose from jumping off the ship’s stern. Despite their different social classes, they fall in love during the 4-day voyage.

The disaster: On the night of April 14, 1912, the “unsinkable” ship hits an iceberg in the North Atlantic. The film then shifts to the chaos, class divides, and heroism as the ship sinks. The second half is a harrowing, technically detailed recreation of the real sinking.

Framing story: The movie opens in 1996 with treasure hunter Brock Lovett searching the Titanic wreck for the “Heart of the Ocean” diamond. 101-year-old Rose recounts her story, which makes up most of the film.

Why it’s famous

Scale: At the time, it was the most expensive film ever made. The ship sets, costumes, and effects were obsessively accurate.

Cultural impact: Won 11 Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director. The Celine Dion song My Heart Will Go On became iconic.

Tone: Mixes intimate love story with massive spectacle. The line “I’m the king of the world!” and “Draw me like one of your French girls” are pop-culture staples.

Themes

Class division, fate vs free will, liberation, sacrifice, and memory. Cameron frames it as Rose’s coming-of-age story where the Titanic is both literal ship and metaphor for her breaking free.

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