# Henry Fool (1998)

> A socially awkward garbage man’s literary transformation binds him to the brilliant-seeming drifter whose influence ultimately becomes a dangerous burden.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/23373

## Facts

- Runtime: 137 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Director: Hal Hartley
- Cast: Thomas Jay Ryan, James Urbaniak, Parker Posey, Maria Porter, James Saito, Kevin Corrigan, Liam Aiken, Miho Nikaido
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0122529/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: sardonic, deadpan, witty, quiet evening, arthouse movie night

## Synopsis

A garbage man's life takes a literary turn when a roguish novelist enters the picture, leading to unexpected fame and friendship.

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