# Jules (2023)

> A lonely widower’s orderly life is transformed when an extraterrestrial visitor brings friendship, danger, and renewed purpose to his small Pennsylvania town.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1028380

## Facts

- Runtime: 87 min
- Genres: Comedy, Science Fiction, Drama
- Director: Marc Turtletaub
- Cast: Ben Kingsley, Harriet Sansom Harris, Jane Curtin, Jade Quon, Teddy Cañez, Narea Kang, Edward James Hyland, Blair Baker
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15428940/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: gentle, wistful, sincere, quiet evening, feel good movie night

## Synopsis

An ordinary man's life takes an extraordinary turn when an alien visitor crashes into his backyard, leading to unexpected adventures and revelations.

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