# Crazy Heart (2009)

> A washed-up country singer confronts alcoholism, regret, and the possibility of renewal when a journalist sees beyond his stage persona.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/14934

## Facts

- Runtime: 112 min
- Genres: Drama, Music, Romance
- Director: Scott Cooper
- Cast: Jeff Bridges, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Robert Duvall, Colin Farrell, Tom Bower, Paul Herman, Beth Grant, J. Michael Oliva
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1263670/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: melancholic, intimate, wistful, quiet evening, music night

## Synopsis

A hard-living musician seeks redemption through love and self-discovery.

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