# High Fidelity (2000)

> A self-absorbed Chicago record-store owner revisits his romantic failures through obsessive top-five lists and discovers that emotional maturity cannot be catalogued.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/203

## Facts

- Runtime: 113 min
- Genres: Drama, Comedy, Romance, Music
- Director: Stephen Frears
- Cast: John Cusack, Iben Hjejle, Todd Louiso, Jack Black, Lisa Bonet, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Joan Cusack, Tim Robbins
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0146882/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, breezy, nostalgic, date night, music themed movie night

## Synopsis

A journey through heartbreak and self-discovery set against the backdrop of a vibrant music scene.

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