# The Tomorrow War (2021)

> A science teacher is drafted into a future alien war and must unite soldiers, scientists, and family across time to save humanity.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/248320

## Facts

- Runtime: 138 min
- Genres: Action, Science Fiction, Adventure
- Director: Chris McKay
- Cast: Chris Pratt, Yvonne Strahovski, J.K. Simmons, Betty Gilpin, Sam Richardson, Edwin Hodge, Jasmine Mathews, Ryan Kiera Armstrong
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9777666/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: propulsive, tense, earnest, action movie night, science fiction marathon

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