# The Disaster Artist (2017)

> An aspiring actor joins forces with an enigmatic would-be auteur to turn Hollywood rejection into the unlikely creation of a cult movie.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/243216

## Facts

- Runtime: 104 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Director: James Franco
- Cast: Dave Franco, James Franco, Seth Rogen, Ari Graynor, Alison Brie, Jacki Weaver, Paul Scheer, Zac Efron
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3521126/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, awkward, warm, movie night, film club viewing

## Synopsis

A tale of ambition and friendship unfolds in Hollywood's chaotic landscape.

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