# American Pastoral (2016)

> A celebrated suburban father’s faith in family, prosperity, and American normalcy is shattered when his daughter embraces political violence.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/206203

## Facts

- Runtime: 108 min
- Genres: Crime, Drama
- Director: Ewan McGregor
- Cast: Ewan McGregor, Jennifer Connelly, Dakota Fanning, David Strathairn, Peter Riegert, Rupert Evans, Uzo Aduba, Molly Parker
- TMDB rating: 6.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0376479/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: somber, melancholic, reflective, quiet evening, literary adaptation night

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