# The Pallbearer (1996)

> A directionless young man is pulled into an absurd funeral obligation just as his old romantic longing resurfaces.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/13943

## Facts

- Runtime: 97 min
- Genres: Comedy, Romance
- Director: Matt Reeves
- Cast: David Schwimmer, Gwyneth Paltrow, Michael Rapaport, Toni Collette, Carol Kane, Michael Vartan, Bitty Schram, Jean De Baer
- TMDB rating: 5.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0117283/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: none
- Mood: awkward, witty, morbid, date night, 1990s movie night

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