# Walt Before Mickey (2015)

> An earnest biographical drama follows Walt Disney through the financial failures, creative partnerships, and stubborn ambition that shaped his pre-fame career.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/164959

## Facts

- Runtime: 107 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Khoa Le
- Cast: Thomas Ian Nicholas, Jon Heder, David Henrie, Jodie Sweetin, Arthur L. Bernstein, Ayla Kell, Hunter Gomez, Taylor Gray
- TMDB rating: 6.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3154310/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: earnest, sentimental, hopeful, family movie night, inspirational viewing

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