# The Rewrite (2014)

> A disgraced Hollywood screenwriter finds an unexpected second act, new purpose, and romantic possibility while teaching college.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/174860

## Facts

- Runtime: 107 min
- Genres: Romance, Comedy
- Director: Marc Lawrence
- Cast: Hugh Grant, Marisa Tomei, Bella Heathcote, J.K. Simmons, Chris Elliott, Allison Janney, Whit Baldwin, Vanessa Wasche
- TMDB rating: 6.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2509850/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, warm, self-deprecating, lazy sunday, date night

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