# Best Worst Movie (2009)

> A warmly comic documentary turns an infamous cinematic disaster into a story of friendship, fandom, and unexpected cultural redemption.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/26021

## Facts

- Runtime: 93 min
- Genres: Documentary, Comedy
- Director: Michael Stephenson
- Cast: Michael Stephenson, George Hardy, Jason Steadman, Jason Wright, Zack Carlson, Randall Colburn, Adam Deyoe, John Gemberling
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1144539/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, affectionate, nostalgic, bad movie night, cult cinema marathon

## Synopsis

A heartfelt exploration of fandom and the unexpected legacy of a cinematic disaster.

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