# Max (2015)

> A grieving teenager saves his late brother's traumatized war dog, uncovering a dangerous path toward healing and loyalty.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/160241

## Facts

- Runtime: 111 min
- Genres: Adventure, Drama, Family
- Director: Boaz Yakin
- Cast: Thomas Haden Church, Josh Wiggins, Lauren Graham, Robbie Amell, Mia Xitlali, Dejon LaQuake, Luke Kleintank, Jay Hernandez
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3369806/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: earnest, tense, sentimental, family movie night, dog lovers night

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