# My First Mister (2001)

> A goth teenager and a lonely middle-aged haberdashery manager discover unexpected tenderness in an unlikely friendship that resists easy labels.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/15210

## Facts

- Runtime: 109 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Director: Christine Lahti
- Cast: Albert Brooks, Leelee Sobieski, Desmond Harrington, Carol Kane, Mary Kay Place, Michael McKean, Rutanya Alda, Natasha Braisewell
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0206963/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, awkward, wistful, reflective evening, indie movie night

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