# The Winslow Boy (1999)

> A principled Edwardian father and daughter challenge Britain’s military and parliamentary institutions to clear a boy accused of theft.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/17448

## Facts

- Runtime: 104 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: David Mamet
- Cast: Rebecca Pidgeon, Gemma Jones, Nigel Hawthorne, Sarah Flind, Colin Stinton, Jeremy Northam, Sara Stewart, Guy Edwards
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0155388/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: measured, serious, intimate, quiet evening, classic film night

## Synopsis

A father's relentless pursuit of justice for his son reveals the complexities of honor and integrity.

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