# Because of Winn-Dixie (2005)

> A lonely girl and an exuberant stray dog transform a new trailer-park home into a summer of friendship, memory, and acceptance.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/10746

## Facts

- Runtime: 106 min
- Genres: Family, Comedy, Drama
- Director: Wayne Wang
- Cast: AnnaSophia Robb, Jeff Daniels, Cicely Tyson, Eva Marie Saint, Dave Matthews, Courtney Jines, Elle Fanning, Luke Benward
- TMDB rating: 6.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0317132/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: none
- Mood: warm, gentle, nostalgic, family movie night, lazy weekend

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