# Mr. Church (2016)

> A guarded cook becomes the unlikely cornerstone of a mother and daughter’s family over fifteen years of loyalty, hardship, and love.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/245401

## Facts

- Runtime: 104 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Bruce Beresford
- Cast: Eddie Murphy, Britt Robertson, Natascha McElhone, Xavier Samuel, Lucy Fry, Christian Madsen, Mckenna Grace, Natalie Coughlin
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4196848/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: somber, reflective, gentle, quiet evening, reflective weekend

## Synopsis

A poignant tale of love and loss that transcends time and circumstance.

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