# 20th Century Women (2016)

> In late-1970s Santa Barbara, a single mother recruits the women around her to help raise her withdrawn teenage son as every member of their bohemian household searches for a livable identity.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/219872

## Facts

- Runtime: 119 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Mike Mills
- Cast: Annette Bening, Elle Fanning, Greta Gerwig, Billy Crudup, Lucas Jade Zumann, Alison Elliott, Thea Gill, Vitaly Andrew LeBeau
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4385888/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: nostalgic, witty, warm, quiet weekend, reflective evening

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of motherhood and identity set against the backdrop of the 1970s.

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