# 8 Seconds (1994)

> A heartfelt rodeo biopic follows Lane Frost from championship ambition through marriage, brotherhood, and the lethal risks of professional bull riding.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/10862

## Facts

- Runtime: 105 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance, Western
- Director: John G. Avildsen
- Cast: Luke Perry, Stephen Baldwin, Red Mitchell, Cynthia Geary, James Rebhorn, Carrie Snodgress, Linden Ashby, Ronnie Claire Edwards
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0109021/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: sincere, nostalgic, romantic, sports movie night, western movie night

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