# I Remember Mama (1948)

> A tender retrospective portrait of a Norwegian immigrant family finding dignity, humor, and hope in 1910s San Francisco.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/28294

## Facts

- Runtime: 134 min
- Genres: Family, Drama
- Director: George Stevens
- Cast: Irene Dunne, Barbara Bel Geddes, Oskar Homolka, Philip Dorn, Cedric Hardwicke, Edgar Bergen, Rudy Vallee, Barbara O'Neil
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0040458/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: warm, nostalgic, tender, quiet evening, family movie night

## Synopsis

A heartfelt journey through the trials and triumphs of a close-knit family.

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