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Titanic

Titanic

Titanic is a 1997 epic romantic disaster film directed by James Cameron, telling the tragic love story of Jack and Rose aboard the ill-fated RMS Titanic. The film became a cultural phenomenon and one of the highest-grossing films of all time.

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IP Key Facts

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Full Name
Titanic
Format
romance
Release Year
1997
Current Status
Completed film, ongoing cultural legacy
Country of Origin
United States
Original Work
romance
Genre
romance, disaster, historical, drama, epic, tragedy, love story, James Cameron

Story, World & Core Themes

Explore the narrative, setting, and ideas that shape Titanic.
Story
High-level synopsis and narrative focus.
Titanic is a 1997 epic romantic disaster film directed by James Cameron, telling the tragic love story of Jack and Rose aboard the ill-fated RMS Titanic. The film became a cultural phenomenon and one of the highest-grossing films of all time.
World
Setting, cultures, and distinctive elements.
The RMS Titanic, a 'Ship of Dreams' and a microcosm of early 20th-century society, divided by rigid class structures. The opulence of the first-class decks contrasts sharply with the crowded steerage, all surrounded by the vast, unforgiving North Atlantic Ocean.
Themes
Core ideas and recurring motifs.
Love Transcending Class, The Hubris of Mankind, Tragedy and Loss, Fate vs. Free Will, Memory and Legacy, Sacrifice.

Cultural Impact Timeline

High-level milestones showing Titanic's global influence.
Creation Background
James Cameron's fascination with the Titanic disaster and desire to create an epic love story
Cultural Impact
Redefined epic filmmaking, influenced romance genre, created lasting cultural references
Legacy
One of the most influential and successful films in cinema history
Major Milestones
1995: James Cameron begins development,1996: Principal photography begins,1997: Film released to massive success,1998: Wins 11 Academy Awards,2012: 3D re-release for 100th anniversary,2017: 20th anniversary celebrations
Awards
11 Academy Awards (record-tying),4 Golden Globes,BAFTA Awards,Critics' Choice Awards

Key Characters

Meet representative characters from Titanic.
Jack Dawson
“You jump, I jump, remember?”
A penniless American artist who wins his ticket aboard Titanic in a poker game and falls in love with RoseView Profile
Rose DeWitt Bukater
“I'd rather be his whore than your wife.”
A 17-year-old first-class passenger trapped in an engagement to Cal, who finds freedom through Jack's loveView Profile
Caledon 'Cal' Hockley
“I always win, Jack. One way or another.”
A wealthy but arrogant steel heir engaged to Rose, representing the oppressive upper classView Profile
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Frequently Asked Questions

Was Jack Dawson a real person?▼
No, Jack Dawson is a fictional character created by James Cameron. However, there was a real 'J. Dawson' (Joseph Dawson) who died on the Titanic, whose grave in Halifax became a shrine for fans.
Did the Heart of the Ocean really exist?▼
The specific necklace in the movie is fictional, but it was inspired by the real Hope Diamond and a sapphire necklace ('The Love of the Sea') that was actually on the Titanic.
Why didn't Rose share the door?▼
A hotly debated topic! James Cameron stated it was a matter of buoyancy, not surface area—the door would have sunk under the weight of two people. MythBusters proved it might have worked with life jackets underneath, but in the story, Jack had to die.
Is the movie historically accurate?▼
James Cameron strove for extreme accuracy in the ship's design, timeline of the sinking, and historical figures (like Molly Brown and Captain Smith), though the main love story is fictional.
How many Oscars did Titanic win?▼
Titanic won 11 Academy Awards, tying the record held by 'Ben-Hur' (and later matched by 'The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King'), including Best Picture and Best Director.
Who actually drew the sketch of Rose?▼
James Cameron himself drew the famous sketch of Kate Winslet, as well as all the other sketches in Jack's sketchbook.
Did the band really play until the end?▼
Yes, survivors confirmed that the band, led by Wallace Hartley, continued playing music to calm passengers as the ship sank. They all perished in the disaster.
Was the 'Old Rose' played by the same actress?▼
No, Old Rose was played by Gloria Stuart, who was 87 at the time of filming (the only cast member who was alive in 1912). Young Rose was played by Kate Winslet.
How deep is the real Titanic wreck?▼
The wreck of the Titanic lies at a depth of about 12,500 feet (3,800 meters) in the North Atlantic Ocean.
What does 'Titanic' mean?▼
The name comes from Greek mythology, referring to the Titans, a race of powerful deities. It was meant to signify the ship's enormous size and strength—making its sinking all the more ironic.

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