# Hurlyburly (1998)

> A volatile group of Hollywood insiders turns professional cynicism, addiction, and casual cruelty into an intimate social catastrophe.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/14499

## Facts

- Runtime: 122 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Director: Anthony Drazan
- Cast: Sean Penn, Kevin Spacey, Robin Wright, Chazz Palminteri, Garry Shandling, Anna Paquin, Meg Ryan, Gianna Palminteri
- TMDB rating: 5.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119336/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: misanthropic, abrasive, cynical, adult film night, independent cinema marathon

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