# The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)

> A man who ages backward experiences an extraordinary lifetime of love, separation, and mortality in reverse.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/2808

## Facts

- Runtime: 166 min
- Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Romance
- Director: David Fincher
- Cast: Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Taraji P. Henson, Julia Ormond, Jason Flemyng, Tilda Swinton, Mahershala Ali, Jared Harris
- TMDB rating: 7.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0421715/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: wistful, melancholic, tender, quiet evening, romantic night

## Synopsis

A poignant tale of love and loss that defies the boundaries of time.

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