# Rudderless (2014)

> A grieving father forms a band around his dead son's songs, forcing private loss into the uneasy light of public performance.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/139525

## Facts

- Runtime: 105 min
- Genres: Music, Drama, Comedy
- Director: William H. Macy
- Cast: Billy Crudup, Anton Yelchin, Felicity Huffman, Selena Gomez, Miles Heizer, Alexandra Lovelace, Laurence Fishburne, William H. Macy
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1798243/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: melancholic, wistful, reflective, quiet evening, music film night

## Synopsis

A grieving father finds solace and purpose in music after a tragic loss, leading to unexpected connections and a new beginning.

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