# Rebel in the Rye (2017)

> A guarded young writer pursues literary recognition while struggling with romance, mentorship, war, and the costs of becoming famous.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/258077

## Facts

- Runtime: 106 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: Danny Strong
- Cast: Nicholas Hoult, Kevin Spacey, Victor Garber, Hope Davis, Zoey Deutch, Lucy Boynton, Brian d'Arcy James, Eric Bogosian
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4986134/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: earnest, intimate, nostalgic, literary film night, historical drama evening

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