# Jesus' Son (2000)

> A drifting young addict recounts a strange, tender journey through heroin, love, recovery, and flashes of preternatural insight.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/15206

## Facts

- Runtime: 107 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Director: Alison Maclean
- Cast: Billy Crudup, Samantha Morton, Jack Black, Denis Leary, Dennis Hopper, Holly Hunter, Michael Shannon, John Ventimiglia
- TMDB rating: 6.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0186253/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: wry, melancholic, surreal, late night viewing, indie film night

## Synopsis

A tender journey through love, addiction, and self-discovery unfolds in a vibrant yet gritty world.

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