# Tully (2018)

> An exhausted mother’s hired night nanny becomes an unexpected source of intimacy, relief, and unsettling self-recognition.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/266670

## Facts

- Runtime: 95 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Director: Jason Reitman
- Cast: Charlize Theron, Mackenzie Davis, Ron Livingston, Mark Duplass, Asher Miles Fallica, Lia Frankland, Elaine Tan, Gameela Wright
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5610554/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, melancholic, intimate, quiet evening, parents night in

## Synopsis

A humorous yet poignant exploration of motherhood and the unexpected bonds that form in the chaos of parenting.

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