# Mindhorn (2016)

> A disgraced television detective returns to his obsolete persona when a dangerous fan demands the real actor solve an Isle of Man crisis.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/251201

## Facts

- Runtime: 89 min
- Genres: Comedy
- Director: Sean Foley
- Cast: Julian Barratt, Simon Farnaby, Essie Davis, Steve Coogan, Richard McCabe, Andrea Riseborough, Russell Tovey, Robin Morrissey
- TMDB rating: 6.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4799064/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, absurd, nostalgic, lazy sunday, comedy night

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