# Some Kind of Beautiful (2014)

> A wayward Cambridge professor tries to build a new life in California while romance, family complications, and immigration troubles unravel his privileged existence.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/144344

## Facts

- Runtime: 99 min
- Genres: Comedy, Romance
- Director: Tom Vaughan
- Cast: Pierce Brosnan, Jessica Alba, Salma Hayek Pinault, Duncan Joiner, Ben McKenzie, Malcolm McDowell, Merrin Dungey, Fred Melamed
- TMDB rating: 5.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1725986/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, irreverent, hedonistic, adult movie night, romantic comedy marathon

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