# Other People (2016)

> A struggling comedy writer returns home to face his mother’s terminal illness, his fractured family, and the collapse of his own carefully postponed adulthood.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/243073

## Facts

- Runtime: 97 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Director: Chris Kelly
- Cast: Jesse Plemons, Molly Shannon, Bradley Whitford, Maude Apatow, Madisen Beaty, John Early, Zach Woods, Josie Totah
- TMDB rating: 6.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4158876/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: melancholic, witty, intimate, quiet evening, reflective movie night

## Synopsis

A poignant blend of humor and heart as a son navigates the complexities of family and loss.

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