# Is Anybody There? (2009)

> A lonely boy in an English retirement home finds an unexpected guide to living through his friendship with a rebellious retired magician.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/13408

## Facts

- Runtime: 95 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: John Crowley
- Cast: Michael Caine, Bill Milner, David Morrissey, Anne-Marie Duff, Rosemary Harris, Ralph Riach, Linzey Cocker, Elizabeth Spriggs
- TMDB rating: 6.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1130088/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: wistful, melancholic, gentle, reflective evening, quiet weekend

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