# Mr. Turner (2014)

> A richly tactile portrait of J.M.W. Turner as a fiercely gifted, socially abrasive painter whose restless appetite for life shapes both his art and his relationships.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/140223

## Facts

- Runtime: 150 min
- Genres: History, Drama
- Director: Mike Leigh
- Cast: Timothy Spall, Dorothy Atkinson, Marion Bailey, Paul Jesson, Lesley Manville, Martin Savage, Ruth Sheen, David Horovitch
- TMDB rating: 6.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2473794/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: earthy, witty, intimate, quiet evening, museum afternoon

## Synopsis

A captivating exploration of an artist's tumultuous life and legacy, revealing the man behind the masterpieces.

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