# Catfish (2010)

> An online romance draws a young filmmaker into a tense documentary investigation of deception, identity, and emotional connection.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/27302

## Facts

- Runtime: 87 min
- Genres: Documentary
- Director: Ariel Schulman, Henry Joost
- Cast: Nēv Schulman, Ariel Schulman, Angela Wesselman-Pierce, Melody C. Roscher, Henry Joost, Wendy Whelan, Craig Hall, Tiler Peck
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1584016/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, unsettling, propulsive, late night viewing, documentary night

## Synopsis

A thrilling exploration of online deception and the search for truth in the digital age.

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