# My Boy Jack (2007)

> A celebrated writer’s influence sends his nearly blind teenage son into the Irish Guards, forcing a privileged family to confront the human cost of wartime patriotism.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/14898

## Facts

- Runtime: 93 min
- Genres: Drama, History
- Director: Brian Kirk
- Cast: Daniel Radcliffe, David Haig, Kim Cattrall, Carey Mulligan, Julian Wadham, Robbie Kay, John-Paul Macleod, Bill Milner
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0851430/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: somber, patriotic, mournful, historical drama night, reflective viewing

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