# Captain Fantastic (2016)

> An off-grid father and his fiercely educated children confront grief, social conformity, and the limits of ideological self-reliance.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/213103

## Facts

- Runtime: 119 min
- Genres: Drama, Comedy
- Director: Matt Ross
- Cast: Viggo Mortensen, George MacKay, Samantha Isler, Annalise Basso, Nicholas Hamilton, Shree Crooks, Charlie Shotwell, Trin Miller
- TMDB rating: 7.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3553976/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, warm, melancholic, reflective weekend viewing, road movie marathon

## Synopsis

A family's unconventional way of life is put to the test when tragedy strikes, forcing them to confront the world they have long avoided.

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