# I, Tonya (2017)

> A fiercely funny and bruisingly empathetic portrait of Tonya Harding, whose athletic brilliance collides with abuse, class prejudice, and media mythology.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/257228

## Facts

- Runtime: 120 min
- Genres: Drama, Comedy
- Director: Craig Gillespie
- Cast: Margot Robbie, Sebastian Stan, Allison Janney, Julianne Nicholson, Paul Walter Hauser, Bobby Cannavale, Bojana Novaković, Caitlin Carver
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5580036/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: witty, sardonic, irreverent, award season viewing, sports movie night

## Synopsis

A gripping tale of ambition and scandal in the world of competitive sports.

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