# Looking: The Movie (2016)

> A wistful return to San Francisco forces Patrick to confront the emotional afterlife of two defining relationships.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/243300

## Facts

- Runtime: 85 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance, TV Movie
- Director: Andrew Haigh
- Cast: Jonathan Groff, Frankie J. Alvarez, Murray Bartlett, Lauren Weedman, Russell Tovey, Raúl Castillo, Daniel Franzese, O-T Fagbenle
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4552118/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: wistful, intimate, sincere, quiet evening, romantic drama night

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of love and friendship in the vibrant heart of San Francisco.

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