# The Best of Me (2014)

> Two former high school sweethearts confront twenty years of regret when a friend's final wishes bring them together again.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/137078

## Facts

- Runtime: 117 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: Michael Hoffman
- Cast: Michelle Monaghan, James Marsden, Luke Bracey, Liana Liberato, Gerald McRaney, Caroline Goodall, Clarke Peters, Sebastian Arcelus
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1972779/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: wistful, melancholic, sentimental, romantic movie night, tearjerker evening

## Synopsis

A poignant reunion sparks old flames and unresolved emotions.

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