# The Amateurs (2006)

> A small-town striver recruits his barroom friends to make an amateur adult film in hopes of finally earning respect from himself, his son, and his community.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/10255

## Facts

- Runtime: 96 min
- Genres: Comedy
- Director: Michael Traeger
- Cast: Jeff Bridges, Tim Blake Nelson, Joe Pantoliano, Ted Danson, William Fichtner, Patrick Fugit, John Hawkes, Brad William Henke
- TMDB rating: 5.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0405163/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: raunchy, irreverent, warm, adult comedy night, indie film night

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