# Florence Foster Jenkins (2016)

> A wealthy New York socialite turns an impossible opera dream into a moving test of devotion, dignity, and public performance.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/196990

## Facts

- Runtime: 110 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Director: Stephen Frears
- Cast: Meryl Streep, Hugh Grant, Simon Helberg, Rebecca Ferguson, Nina Arianda, Stanley Townsend, Allan Corduner, Christian McKay
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4136084/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, campy, warm, lazy sunday, music film night

## Synopsis

A whimsical journey of an aspiring singer who dares to dream big, despite the odds.

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