# Inkheart (2008)

> A gifted father and his book-loving daughter are hunted by villains released from a dangerous fantasy novel.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1626

## Facts

- Runtime: 106 min
- Genres: Adventure, Family, Fantasy
- Director: Iain Softley
- Cast: Brendan Fraser, Paul Bettany, Helen Mirren, Jim Broadbent, Andy Serkis, Sienna Guillory, Eliza Bennett, Lesley Sharp
- TMDB rating: 6.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0494238/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: whimsical, adventurous, suspenseful, family movie night, rainy day

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