# Big Night (1996)

> Two Italian-American brothers stake their restaurant’s future on one lavish feast that tests whether artistic integrity and family loyalty can coexist.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/10947

## Facts

- Runtime: 109 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance, Comedy
- Director: Stanley Tucci, Campbell Scott
- Cast: Minnie Driver, Ian Holm, Isabella Rossellini, Tony Shalhoub, Stanley Tucci, Caroline Aaron, Marc Anthony, Allison Janney
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0115678/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: warm, witty, sincere, food movie night, cozy dinner viewing

## Synopsis

A culinary showdown unfolds as two brothers fight to save their family restaurant with one unforgettable night.

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